⚡ From Command-and-Control to Elite Small Teams
Traditional command-and-control organizational structures are becoming obsolete. Research shows a shift toward teams of two people, but most organizations aren't ready for this change.
Key insight: Two average decision-makers typically make bad decisions, especially in uncertain environments where most people aren't trained for effective decision-making.
When you find your top two decision-makers:
- Protect them and create rituals
- Allow them to use their intuition freely
- Don't force constant explanations (this halts productivity)
⚠️ Warning sign: Teams of average decision-makers can make poor decisions with conviction, falsely assuming agreement equals correctness.
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