Farewell Command and Control: Autonomous Teams in the Future of Work
This IDC Market Perspective examines the concept, structure, and functioning of autonomous teams. It shows how modern businesses can benefit from operating without middle management and identifies related opportunities for technology providers."Empowering teams of employees to independently shape group tasks and processes, generate knowledge, and explore innovation can be an effective way to achieve desired business outcomes on many levels, including increased employee engagement and adaptability," said Meike Escherich, lead analyst, European Future of Work at IDC. "Several categories of digital tools lay the foundation for a successful shift to a more autonomous team structure."
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Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
The Phenomenon of Autonomous Organizations
Structureless Structure: How Does an Operating Model Without Middle Management Work?