Some effective practices that teams can propose include having a strong sense of collective purpose, decentralized authority, and a dynamic network of small, self-sufficient teams. Teams should be able to learn and change course, control their resources, and innovate using local methods and tools. Minimizing meetings and ensuring all information is readily available to all participants can also be beneficial. Teams should be allowed to reinvent themselves continually and learn from each other. Starting with a small group and giving them the space to practice looping: identifying tensions, proposing practices, and conducting experiments can also be effective. Starting with smaller, shorter experiments and gradually expanding to the wider organization can help in sustaining a more autonomous and evolutionary organization.
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