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Squad model

Spotify organises teams into autonomous ‘squads’ with full decision-making power. This structure empowers employees to take ownership of their work, experiment freely, and innovate quickly. By giving squads autonomy, the company fosters agility, creativity, and a culture where ideas can thrive.

Inspired by:

Spotify

Growth Culture Element: 

Empowerment

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Trust & Autonomy, Decision Ownership

Why it matters:

Promotes innovation and agility.

Who can implement:

Leaders, Managers, Teams, Individuals

How to get started:

Start by trying this approach in the next project you launch. Share the objectives, and give the team space and autonomy to decide how they work towards these and access your support and input along the way.

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