The Octopus Organization

In "Become an Octopus Organization," authors Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner explore the shortcomings of traditional large-scale organizational transformations, revealing how they often devolve into ineffective distractions. They introduce the concept of the Octopus Organization, characterized by intelligence, adaptability, and resilience, suggesting that organizations can thrive by adopting a new operating model that emphasizes small-scale, continuous change. Drawing on their extensive experience at Amazon Web Services, the authors provide a practical guide filled with best practices from successful organizations that have embraced this innovative approach.