Ben Balter 12/8/2023

Cathedral vs Bazaar People Management

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This article explores how the 'Cathedral vs. Bazaar' metaphor from open-source software development can be applied to people management. It contrasts the top-down, controlled 'Cathedral' style with the decentralized, autonomous 'Bazaar' style, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each for leading teams, particularly knowledge workers in tech environments.

Cathedral vs Bazaar People Management

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