In this episode, Eddie and Morgan discuss the question of whether or not engineering organizations can run effectively without any managers. They delve into the underlying reasons why a CEO might ask this question, and explore the key attributes of a team and system that will succeed with varying levels of involvement of managers.

Topics covered:

• The possible reasons why a CEO might want to eliminate managers
• The key attributes of teams and systems that can succeed with limited involvement of managers
• The value of frontline managers, middle management, and senior leadership
• The importance of context and communication in engineering organizations
• The role of managers in hiring, developing talent, and resolving conflict

Links:

• Nonviolent Communication - Marshall B. Rosenberg