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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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