Complex Adaptive Systems
Evolutionary companies like Morning Star and St.
Luke have established what seems to be an effect cornerstone for flexible
strategy development. By instilling clear people processes and policies; as
well as, effective communication system technology, both Morning Star and St.
Luke’s have captured the essence of organizational effectiveness. Although the two companies differ in many
ways, both Morning Star and St Luke were one of the first companies to
implement the self – management model; places emphasis on personal
responsibility and personal authority. The self-management model is used to
develop and maintain an informal management structure, where hierarchy is flat
and information is shared openly.
Due to the success of the self-management model, many
companies have started using it. For example, Northrop Grumman Corporation has
created dynamic management approach that encompasses a network of agents who
act and react in parallel with one another; essentially, creating a self-motivated,
self-organized workplace. This type of management approach encourages managers
to empower their employees to make decisions that fulfill the team’s commitment
to the business/ mission value. I personally think that this approach is a very
constructive, because it takes away inner competition and encourages
collaboration; in order to succeed; the team must lead and empower one another.
Although, the self-management model works great for
Morning Star, St. Luke and Northrop, it is not a common method practiced by many
organizations. Embry Riddle for example, has not introduce the self-management
model yet, but various departments within the university have taken upon themselves
use it. Personally, I prefer the self-management model because it holds the
employee to be accountable for his or her actions, good or bad. And, it allows
the employee to expand on his or her leadership skills. I feel that the best
way to manage people is to let them manage themselves.
Johnson, S. S. (2009). Leadership of management for
complex adaptive systems: Agile Practices and Leadership. Northrop Grumman. INCOSE:
Chesapeake Chapter, p. 1-27.
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