Nature is perfect at creating balance—in individual biotopes, in regions, and globally. Life’s ability to perfectly balance its development is based on the fundamental laws of the universe—especially quantum physics. So-called quantum Darwinism describes how Darwinian selection and the laws of quantum mechanics contributed to the emergence of the classical world.
Just as evolution is subject to the laws of quantum physics, so are we and, therefore, our economic activities. Unfortunately, we have interfered too much with the system in the past. Just as it is a disadvantage in nature when humans intervene, it is also a disadvantage in the economy when there is central control. In a planned economy, attempts were made to control the economy from the top down. The concept of a market economy is more successful due to increased decentralization. But here, too, it is well known that hierarchically organized structures, such as those found in large corporations, are slow and inefficient.
If I transfer the system of biology to the economy, this means:
- Creation of small decentralized units
- Decisions are made where the expertise lies
- Use of swarm intelligence
- Creation of a common purpose within the company that everyone involved can identify with
- Value orientation within the company
- Openness of the company to the outside world
- Abandonment of antagonism (=> Unity Consciousness)
In an agile context (=> Scrum, => SAFe), decentralized approaches have already proven their practicality. There are methods and best practices available that companies can use as a guide.
Every company is a sociological entity and, like a living organism, is subject to becoming, being, and passing away.
Reinhold Würth