EPISODE · Sep 8, 2019 · 10 MIN
Episode 107 – 4 Reasons Why We Still Need Captains
from Badass Agile
There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?Here are just 4 reasons why, despite the levelling of roles within teams, we still have - and need - captains and leaders…at least at times. Sometimes, people just need a little pushSomeone needs to hold themselves accountable to grow the teamA leader first and foremost sets an example for others to followPeople who are comfortable sharing wisdom must do so…for the benefit of the others in the team who are uncertain or inexperienced
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There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?Here are just 4 reasons why, despite the levelling of roles within teams, we still have - and need - captains and leaders…at least at times. Sometimes, people just need a little pushSomeone needs to hold themselves accountable to grow the teamA leader first and foremost sets an example for others to followPeople who are comfortable sharing wisdom must do so…for the benefit of the others in the team who are uncertain or inexperienced
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