Deep Research on Co-Capitalism
I sprung for ChatGPT Pro to have it’s trained Deep Research build a whitepaper on co-capitalism.
The results are very good. I’ll post the paper once edited (no this doesn’t have to start at the top and no, an organization’s power is not at the periphery but in the organization of base layer workers.)
In the meantime, I wanted to share the 10 minute reasoning process GPT went through. A lot if this jives with How to Fire Your Boss and Redeem the Economy. I had prompted GPT with an outline gleaned from the book, but appreciated the similar conclusions reached, as well as a much wider net of identifying supporting ideas in a similar vein.
Here’s GPT’s process:
The Rise of Co-Capitalism: A Whitepaper I’m crafting a structured whitepaper to explore co-capitalism's efficiency and transformative impact, including its role in decentralized organizational structures and democratic decision-making.
Searched for disengagement and financial impact research I’m sifting through Gallup and Forbes hits on worker disengagement. Gallup's $8.8 trillion cost seems recent.
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I'm exploring the financial impact of worker disengagement, which costs the global economy $8.8 trillion, or 9% of GDP, in lost productivity according to Gallup's 2023 report.
Searched for hierarchy and innovation bottlenecks I’m narrowing down research on hierarchical structures, engagement, and burnout, and considering management insights from organizations like Stanford, Harvard, and McKinsey.
Searched for top-down authority and burnout inefficiencies Leveraging Gary Hamel's ideas
Read webexahead.webex.com
Gary Hamel's work explores the "bureaucracy tax"—innovative idea tied to autonomy. I'm thinking about how this affects employee burnout and productivity.
Searched for burnout and lack of control research Examining burnout causes, identifying engagement gaps, exploring communication issues, and investigating hierarchy's impact on innovation.
Searched for hierarchy stifling innovation research Read chiefexecutive.net
I’m thinking Medium might work, but actual references would be better.
Read sloanreview.mit.edu
I'm curious about Sloan's subscription and also checking a Wharton research paper for insights. This comparison helps in understanding cost and content differences.
Read mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu
Taking a closer look at how closely linked entities stimulate innovation and negating the restraint of formal structures.
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I'm digging into perspectives on bureaucracy and communication inefficiencies, particularly how they hinder innovation and autonomy, using thinkers like Gary Hamel and evidence from sources like the Mayo Clinic and Gallup.
Searched for Gary Hamel bureaucracy and innovation costs Analyzing Hamel's figures of $9 trillion and $18 trillion, which suggest rampant inefficiency due to bureaucracy. This compare starkly with Gallup's engagement stats.
Read garyhamel.com
I’m mapping out bureaucracy's direct and indirect costs, including economic loss and inefficiencies. There seems to be a significant influence on organizational structure and employee engagement.
Read mayoclinic.org
Top-down control, micromanagement, strictly hierarchical structures, and inflexible environments can lead to job burnout.
Searched for survey on discontent with work models UK professionals are shifting away from the traditional 40-hour workweek, as seen in a significant 76% trend.
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I’m working through the significant surge in job quits in 2021, examining the top causes, with toxic corporate culture noted as the primary predictor of employee attrition.
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I'm considering whether there's value in scrolling to continue building upon the topic.
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I’m pulling together research from Deloitte's 2024 Gen Z survey and McKinsey on how AI reshapes organizational structures and the importance of inclusive workplaces. This overview highlights the key elements contributing to toxic culture and its impact on attrition.
Searched for AI impact on organizational structure Organizations are becoming flat with AI, allowing direct access to info and decision-making tools. This transformation is shaping productivity and innovation. Let's think about how these changes can drive progress.
Read forbes.com
I'm examining the issue, considering technical reasons or temporary problems impacting accessibility on Google or another platform.
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Top-down hierarchies hinder flexibility and innovation, prompting a shift towards flatter structures with AI-driven data decisions and task automation.
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I’m mapping out decentralized organizational models like "Team of Teams" by McChrystal and case studies on self-managed organizations, comparing them to traditional capitalist structures to define "co-capitalism" effectively.
Searched for co-capitalism and decentralization I’m mapping out the meaning of co-capitalism, a decentralized, democratic approach to organizational management. This involves co-ownership and co-management, drawing concepts from worker cooperatives, open allocation, DAOs, cooperative capitalism, and distributism.
Read wiki.p2pfoundation.net
OK, let me see. I’m clicking on Alfons Cornella for insights on the future of consuming as capitalism evolves.
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I’m analyzing co-capitalism with Mondragon, Morning Star, and Valve, contrasting with conscious capitalism's ethos and flexibility.
Searched for "Team of Teams" and decentralized decision making Considering the benefits of a brief summary versus a detailed excerpt.
Read medium.com
Evaluating "nextlevel" and "thrivestreetadvisors.com" for a potential summary.
Read thrivestreetadvisors.com
I’m mapping out conscious capitalism by John Mackey, emphasizing a higher purpose, stakeholder interests, and conscious leadership. This approach aligns with evolving capitalist principles, fostering ethical and socially responsible business practices.
Searched for "Conscious Capitalism" principles by John Mackey OK, let me see: the Investopedia article seems to offer a reliable, concise summary of the four principles.
Read investopedia.com
I’m mapping out conscious capitalism principles, highlighting purpose and stakeholder orientation, and analyzing overlaps with co-capitalism ideals like trust and collaboration.
Searched for Mondragon cooperative structure success Read en.wikipedia.org
Mondragon employs over 70k workers through 90-100 coops, maintaining democratic principles and a pay ratio limit.
Read newyorker.com
I'm working through noting that the content is likely behind a paywall.
Read corporate-rebels.com
Mondragon's model in Spain involves worker-owner cooperatives, governance by votes, and resilience against capitalist dysfunctions, offering a democratized and economically viable alternative.
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I’m pulling together insights on burnout, communication silos, and bureaucracy. These factors collectively contribute to workplace challenges, showing how hierarchical control stifles innovation and employee engagement.
Read library.hbs.edu
Building a case** Analyzing persistent communication silos and exploring fresh work models in response to widespread employee disengagement and discontent.
Read workinmind.org
I'm seeing UK professionals' dissatisfaction with the traditional 40-hour workweek, with 76% wanting alternatives. This discontent is evident in low engagement and significant productivity loss.
Searched for Gallup quiet quitters workforce statistics I’m mapping out the emergence of co-capitalism, comparing it to hierarchical capitalism. Mardrongon and Morning Star are highlighted as notable case studies.
Searched for Morning Star self-management case study results Corporate Rebels identifies themselves with both a bold mission and a large network.
Read corporate-rebels.com
Morning Star's unique structure is based on voluntary interactions and engenders success with autonomous, trustful workforce dynamics.
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Morning Star's reliance on self-management and peer agreements suits the "Decision-Making and Collective Control" section. Valve's innovative flat structure might provide valuable insights for decentralized models.
Searched for Valve flat management case study I’m assessing the reliability of sources like inc.com, researchgate, and Journal of Org Design, focusing on Valve's flat organization and peer review system.
Read jorgdesign.net
Valve's flat structure employs peer mechanisms and a "rule of three" for project initiation, balancing individual agency with coordination.
Searched for employee autonomy and productivity research Thinking through "Autonomy raises productivity: an experiment..."
It's interesting to see if autonomy boosts productivity through this experiment.
Read frontiersin.org
Linking employee rewards to productivity breakthroughs unveils innovation, engagement, and a direct connection to value creation.
Searched for employee ownership and innovation engagement study I’m collecting evidence like the Wharton piece and NCEO stats to establish the link between employee ownership and its positive impacts.
Read engageforsuccess.org
The narrative references the Nuttall Review's findings on employee ownership improving performance and resilience. It suggests citing studies on broad employee ownership and profit-sharing to support the argument.
Searched for profit sharing and employee innovation study Highlighting employee ownership's impact on innovation and productivity. For example, ESOP firms in the US achieve 4% higher annual productivity growth, driving better survival rates during economic downturns.
Searched for employee-owned companies performance statistics I'm noting CSG Partners' claim that employee-owned businesses consistently outperform their peers by 2.4%, as supported by a 2013 study by Blasi & Kruse.
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I'm curious about the benefits of ESOPs, noting a 5% productivity boost and 2.4% output increase. High job satisfaction and lower quit rates add to the appeal.
Searched for Holacracy effectiveness research I’m looking into Holaspirit's resources for information and references, as it specializes in holacratic tools.
Read holaspirit.com
I'm thinking about searching for "Scrum benefits research agile" to find specific research on this topic.
Searched for Scrum self-managed teams productivity research I'm working through generic statements. Hm, that's interesting, but it's starting to feel a bit too broad.
Read scrum.org
Highlighting co-ops' general assemblies, participatory budgeting, and self-managed teams, including examples like AES and Buurtzorg, to showcase democratic decision-making.
Searched for examples of participatory budgeting in companies I’m thinking about "participative budgeting" in corporate settings, which involves managers rather than a top-down approach. This method fosters a collaborative environment and aligns with strategic planning concepts.
Read frontiersin.org
OK, let's see. Co-capitalism emphasizes collaboration and distributed control. Open corporate culture improves adaptability and efficiency.
Read sustainedagility.com
OK, let me see. I’m examining how Scrum and agile methodologies enhance self-managed teams, aiming for fewer bottlenecks and more innovation. Progressing to practical implementation steps next.
I’m thinking through the key steps to adopt holacracy, focusing on structuring roles and processes.
Searched for steps in transitioning to Holacracy Read holaspirit.com
I’m connecting Holacracy principles with modern leadership, transparency, tools like OKR and Slack, and addressing challenges such as slow decision-making and accountability issues.
Searched for criticism of flat organization decision-making Read primeast.com
I'm rethinking the idea that co-capitalism, especially combined with AI, could foster a cooperative economy. This approach might mitigate wealth inequality and bolster resilient companies.
Searched for future of cooperatives and democratic organizations Read nonprofitquarterly.org
I’m exploring the future of work, emphasizing democratic, life-centered organization, and co-capitalism. Legislative moves like the Main Street Employee Ownership Act of 2018 are gaining traction.
I'm thinking about the pillars of co-capitalism: agency, value, and alignment. Each fosters empowerment, engagement, and shared purpose, leading to a more democratic business environment.
I'm mapping out how co-capitalism could transform workplaces into human-centric, productive hubs, mitigate inequality, foster resilient economies, and necessitate updated policies while integrating AI and educational shifts.
I’m focusing on "control" as a culprit for burnout, spotting patterns in patterns and pinpointing specific areas needing attention.
I'm honing in on the "Chief Executive" article, curious about its insights on how organizational hierarchies affect innovation. This feels like a valuable, creditable resource for our discussion.
The text emphasizes the advantages of a flat organization, such as motivation and agility, while also addressing challenges like leadership gaps and unclear responsibilities.
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