Didier Otero

When the circle of involvement is larger many changes occur. When people see where they fit in the bigger picture they are able to see the interdependencies and are able to respond much, much faster to changing conditions. Our research shows that transparent processes are more than four times faster than corresponding processes where people just see their own part.”

People co-create without necessarily aiming at a consensus — our [leaning toward a] consensus culture is very strong, leading to a lengthy decision process that kills innovation. We [now] support a new way where if you have an idea, and can make it happen, then do make it happen. Only a better idea from someone able to make it happen is accepted. Mere criticism is not.”

“People act without necessarily asking for authorization — meaning that the possibility of dissent is accepted. We don’t try to eliminate it, because the benefits of autonomy are much greater that the drawbacks of dissent.