How-Medium-is-building-a-new-kind-of-company-with-no-managers

8/9/2013

This article discusses how Medium, a popular publishing platform, is building a unique organizational structure without traditional managers. It highlights the company's decision to eliminate managers in favor of a self-management model, where employees have autonomy and make decisions collaboratively. The article explains that this structure aims to foster a culture of ownership, trust, and transparency, allowing employees to take on leadership roles without formal titles. It also discusses the challenges and benefits associated with this approach, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and establishing effective processes. Overall, Medium's experiment in building a manager-less company serves as a case study in alternative organizational structures.

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