The starfish and the spider

The Starfish and the Spider delves into the differences between traditional hierarchical 'spider' organizations and decentralized 'starfish' organizations.

The authors use case studies of successful decentralized entities like Wikipedia, Craigslist, and Skype to illustrate the 8 Principles of Decentralization.

They also discuss how established companies and institutions are adopting starfish principles to achieve success.

The book highlights the resilience and adaptability of starfish organizations and their potential to reshape various sectors, from business to social movements.