Examples of autonomous and evolutionary organizations are those that have a strong sense of collective purpose, decentralized authority, and a dynamic network of small, self-sufficient teams. These teams have the freedom to organize around projects and programs, control their resources, and innovate using local methods and tools. They are allowed to continually reinvent themselves and learn from each other. The organization starts with a small group and gives them the space to practice looping: identifying tensions, proposing practices, and conducting experiments. They start with smaller, shorter experiments and gradually expand to the wider organization. Eventually, the change reaches a tipping point where the focus is on sustaining a more autonomous and evolutionary organization.
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