An organization can conduct effective experiments by fostering a strong sense of collective purpose, decentralizing authority, and creating a dynamic network of small, self-sufficient teams. These teams should have the freedom to organize around projects and programs, control their resources, and innovate using local methods and tools. The organization should minimize meetings and ensure all information is readily available. Teams should be allowed to continually reinvent themselves and learn from each other. The organization should start with a small group and give them the space to practice looping: identifying tensions, proposing practices, and conducting experiments. Starting with smaller, shorter experiments and gradually expanding to the wider organization can help. Eventually, the change reaches a tipping point where the focus can be on sustaining a more autonomous and evolutionary organization.
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