Holacracy - Libro en Inglés

Holacracy – Brian J. Robertson

Traditional organizations rely on hierarchies, job titles and managers to make decisions and coordinate work. But in a fast-changing world, these structures can make companies slow, rigid and dependent on a few people at the top. In Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World, Brian J. Robertson, an entrepreneur and the creator of the Holacracy system, presents an alternative.

Holacracy is a framework for running an organization in which authority is distributed throughout the company rather than held by managers. Instead of fixed job descriptions, work is organized into roles, which are grouped into self-organizing teams called circles. Each role has a clear purpose and specific responsibilities, and people may hold multiple roles across different circles. A written constitution sets out the rules by which the organization operates.

Robertson explains how the system works in practice, including governance meetings, in which teams continuously update roles and policies in response to tensions, and tactical meetings, which focus on coordinating day-to-day operations. He shows how this approach allows organizations to adapt quickly, empowers people to take ownership and make decisions, and channels everyone’s insights into improving the organization.

The book also offers guidance on adopting Holacracy, including the challenges organizations may face during the transition.

Holacracy is a thought-provoking read for entrepreneurs, managers, consultants and anyone interested in new ways of organizing work. Readers should note that the system has had mixed results in practice, and organizations considering it should evaluate it carefully.