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Agile Digital Transformation
Jack Skeels - Reinventing management through unmanaging
Jan 18, 2024
Jack Skeels, award-winning executive, explores the concept of unmanaging and its practical implications in this episode. They discuss the negative impact of over-managing, challenges of transitioning technical specialists to managerial roles, and the benefits of relaxed management in improving productivity. The concept of the meeting shadow and finding a balance between managing and unmanaging is also highlighted.
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- Unmanaging involves managers staying out of the way of the production function, enabling teams and removing obstacles, leading to improved productivity.
- The concept of unmanaging aligns with the principles of agile methodologies, emphasizing reduced managerial interference for improved efficiency and flexibility in project management.
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The Rise of Project-Driven Organizations
Project-driven organizations are becoming increasingly prevalent in today's economy. Unlike process-driven or product-driven organizations, project-driven organizations focus on doing something new each time. This shift towards a project-centric approach is driven by the need for innovation and creativity in a rapidly changing world. The rise of project-driven organizations can be traced back to the 1950s when the idea of matrix organizations, with multiple managers, gained traction. However, multiple managers can result in over-management and hinder productivity.
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