The Starfish and the Spider

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  • Added: 2025-11-27
  • Updated: 2025-11-27
  • Reviews: 3
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fascinating 4.00

The book provides a fascinating exploration of leaderless organizations and their effectiveness, especially during times of upheaval. It offers valuable insights into how decentralized systems can thrive.

I picked up this book during a significant period of change in Kenya, curious about how leaderless organizations fare in such contexts. The book delivers on its promise, offering a deep dive into the strengths and weaknesses of decentralized systems. The authors provide compelling examples and thought-provoking analysis that make it clear why leaderless organizations can be both powerful and challenging to manage. It's a book that will make you rethink how you view organizational structures and their potential for success.


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    I picked up this book in June, during the Kenyan revolution because I wanted to know how Leaderless organizations or movements fare.

    The Starfish and the Spider offers a compelling visual language for understanding decentralisation.

    The Starfish and the Spider is a thoughtful read that will expand your thinking on organization effectiveness.

jmring.com · 2019-06-10
insightful 4.50

The book is filled with unique stories and thought-provoking questions that challenge conventional views on organizational structures. It offers a fresh perspective on decentralized systems and their potential impact.

This book is a treasure trove of stories and insights that you won't find elsewhere. It poses questions that make you think deeply about how organizations function and how decentralized systems can be more resilient. The authors present a compelling case for why leaderless organizations can be more effective and adaptable in today's fast-changing world. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of modern organizational structures.


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    The Starfish and the Spider was chock full of stories I've never heard before, eye-opening and thought provoking questions, and challenged me to view ...

    The premise of this book is that there are a couple of very distinct models for organizations: centralized (the spider) and wholly decentralized ...

    The Starfish and the Spider is a thoughtful read that will expand your thinking on organization effectiveness.

thought-provoking 4.20

The book is a thought-provoking read that expands your understanding of organizational effectiveness. It presents a unique perspective on how decentralized systems can be more resilient and adaptable.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in organizational dynamics. It challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on how decentralized systems can be more effective in today's rapidly changing world. The authors provide compelling examples and insights that make it clear why leaderless organizations can be both powerful and challenging to manage. It's a book that will make you rethink how you view organizational structures and their potential for success. The book's thought-provoking questions and unique stories make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of modern organizational structures.


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    The Starfish and the Spider is a thoughtful read that will expand your thinking on organization effectiveness.

    The premise of this book is that there are a couple of very distinct models for organizations: centralized (the spider) and wholly decentralized ...

    The Starfish and the Spider is a compelling and important book.