Teamwork is Difficult, Can Sociocracy Help?

Explore the challenges of teamwork in flat, agile organizations and discover potential solutions through sociocracy in this 24-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into common pitfalls such as unclear decision-making processes and unaddressed objections. Learn from real-world experiences and trials as the speaker, Ruben De Gauw, shares insights from his journey from Java developer to team leader. Gain valuable perspectives on self-organizing and self-governing principles, and how they can be translated into concrete actions to improve team dynamics. Examine various team structures and understand how sociocracy can help address common issues in modern IT departments and companies, ultimately fostering more effective collaboration and empowering individuals within the group.

Introduction
Teamwork is difficult
Team structures
Teamwork pitfalls
Jumping to solutions
No decision
Objections