37signals has reverted to a non-hierarchical management structure where management responsibilities are shared among senior staff rather than centralized under full-time managers. This approach fosters a minimalist style of management that emphasizes efficiency. The team relies on automated check-ins and distributes mentorship on a one-to-one basis, which minimizes managerial overhead and allows individuals to focus on their main work. Although this might be challenging in larger organizations, at 37signals, it has led to high productivity and a lack of bureaucratic delays.
The return to a non-managerial structure at 37signals has shown that distributing managerial responsibilities inspires a minimalist, efficient approach to management.
By distributing management duties among senior staff rather than assigning them to full-time managers, we've effectively reduced managerial overhead and encouraged productivity.
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