Exponential Organizations: Why new organizations are ten times better, faster, and cheaper than yours (and what to do about it)

by Salim Ismail

In 2010, the world had 1.2 billion people online globally. By 2020, that number will reach five billion. Nearly three billion more people and their brains will be available to work via smartphones, tablets or at Internet cafes. The capabilities that will be unleashed are beyond imagination. Against this onslaught, what traditional organization, bogged down with permanent, full-time employees, can endure? Why Important? Dependencies or Prerequisites • Enables learning (fresh perspectives) • Allows agility • Forms stronger bonds among core team • Interfaces to manage SoD • Clear task specifications