How to organize small teams working with AI agents
I expect AI-assisted teams to become smaller and organize around complete workflows. The model works only when the pod owns the outcome and runs what it builds.
The permission tax: how approvals slow product teams
It took a month to build and three to four months to get permission. Team growth can slow delivery when every decision needs another approval.
Start AI adoption with the work slowing your team.
AI's immediate value is removing repetitive work from experienced people. Leaders should start with one workflow, not a headcount target.
Which decisions should your digital team own?
A digital team needs authority to decide, say no, and change course when evidence changes. Agree on risk limits and escalation points before delegating those decisions.
Moving from IT delivery to product ownership
Follow one product decision from customer problem to release. Check who chooses the work, who can reject a request, and who owns the result.