Choreograph autonomy; do not just delegate it

technique — attributed to Carina Bauer

Decentralized teams need more design, not less. Let people decide, take risk, and learn in public — then create the reflection ritual that turns the mistake into shared knowledge instead of private shame.

Bauer's rule of thumb: "If the ship isn't sinking, I let them sail. Then we reflect." Autonomy at IMEX is supported by structured reflection rather than left to chance.

leadership, autonomy, decentralization, reflection