Checking vs. Caring
Policies vs. Purpose
Mechanical vs. Fluid
Alignment vs. Agility
Control vs. Autonomy
Procedures vs. People
Rules vs. Responsibility
Complexity vs. Simplicity
Obedience vs. Engagement
Management vs. Leadership
Permission vs. Empowerment
Competition vs. Collaboration
“We have to” vs. “We want to”
Authorisation vs. Accountability
Meeting standard vs. Raising the standard
People produce cultures.
“Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.” – Daniel H. Pink, Author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“A company’s culture is the foundation for future innovation. An entrepreneur’s job is to build the foundation.” – Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb