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Summary

37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss their unique approach of operating without full-time managers. They reflect on the company's experience with full-time managers and share why they've moved to a flatter organization.Key Takeaways:00:54 - The before and after of 37signals' experience with full-time managers08:34 - The founders thoughts on being directly involved in the business10:36 - Why the company's management hierarchy works best for the founders17:17 ...

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Publishing date
2024-09-18 03:00
Contributors
  37signals
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260539/15771500-everybody-works.mp3
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Shownotes

37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss their unique approach of operating without full-time managers. They reflect on the company's experience with full-time managers and share why they've moved to a flatter organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:54 - The before and after of 37signals' experience with full-time managers
  • 08:34 - The founders thoughts on being directly involved in the business
  • 10:36 - Why the company's management hierarchy works best for the founders
  • 17:17 - 37signals' career ladder doesn't necessarily mean people leadership
  • 20:03 - What company size makes sense for having more management layers

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