Imagine your company with no boss, no directors, no managers.
As a business owner, do you think that would make your life easier or harder?
While some managers and executives believe this would be "chaos," those who are more attuned to the demands of the New Economy already know this can be an excellent way to run a business.
"Holacracy is the absence of centralized power. And power is authority over decisions," defines Luciana Lima, people management specialist and professor at Insper.
In traditional companies, authority is concentrated in individuals who hold leadership positions, and there is a well-defined hierarchy.
In holacracy, authority lies in the roles employees play within the organization — not in the individuals themselves.
Now, does that mean everyone holds the same power? No.
Power is distributed, and there are general rules that must be followed.
Everyone's roles are interdependent and must work in harmony for the company to thrive.
In a traditional management system, leaders delegate responsibilities to their subordinates. As a result, the success or failure of a project always falls on the area manager's shoulders.
In holacracy, each professional is accountable for their own decisions, and the team they belong to within the organization must assess all the work.
So, what are the biggest advantages of implementing such a system in your company?
— Greater agility in decision-making;
— Distribution of responsibilities, ensuring no one feels overloaded or pressured;
— Employees feel more valued and recognized (which reduces turnover and increases productivity).
This not only allows the company to generate greater profits, but also improves the work environment among employees and makes life far less stressful for heads and founders.
At StartSe, for example, they don't look for "employees."
They want entrepreneurs — people who will take risks alongside them and also benefit from the results.
They have no job titles, no fixed desks in the office.
They distribute a large portion of their profits as bonuses, and as long as people meet their targets, it matters little whether they work from the office or from home.
They follow a model that has proven highly successful and has allowed them to grow revenue 25 times in just 4 years.
This is a Partnership model also used by companies such as Ambev, Goldman Sachs, and XP Investimentos.
This system is taught step by step in their executive education program called Sociedade e Cultura For Business.
There have been 4 editions of this course so far, each made available to only 100 professionals at a time.
The number is limited to ensure that every participant receives the highest level of attention throughout the course, leaving with no doubts and ready to apply what they have learned.
Theory will be entirely secondary: the focus is on practical activities and real-life simulations for evaluating people and results.
This is a program for those who are truly ready to roll up their sleeves and scale their company's results with a management model that rewards merit, increases engagement, retains talent, and boosts business performance.
They will open up their entire management process to you and show how you can adapt it to your reality — regardless of the size of your company or the market in which you operate.
If you are interested in applying this knowledge to your company, access the link below to find out all the details of their in-person executive education course.
