define swarm
mutual beneficial cooperation
distributed leadership
SWARM Organisation
Is an innovative organisation model derived from Natural self organisation. It eliminates the persistent and often detrimental problems of traditional hierarchic organisation systems, problems that are amplified by the exponential changes in our society.
It creates organisations that thrive on change and thus are future proof.
What is it?
Swarm Organisations are decentralised, self arranging, networked structures that leverage the collective intelligence, energy and creativity of their members, to achieve common goals. Unlike traditional hierarchical organisations, Swarm Organisations rely on open communication, distributed decision-making and self-organisation, to tackle complex problems and make informed decisions in real-time. This makes them highly capable of fast response to changing conditions.
Why do we need it now?
Over the last decades, our society has experienced an extreme increase in change. We must anticipate this to become a permanent state. Hierarchic structures are not designed for highly volatile environments, they simply can’t keep up. As a result many organisations experience an increase in eco-system mismatches and fail to create value for their stakeholders.
A new organisation narrative is required.
How does it work?
The SWARM Organisation model combines human and natural organisation principles in a best of both worlds solution. Its key focus is to match individuals and the organisation on a shared common purpose. Swarm Organisations provide their employees with ample insights and resources, and foster a strong sense of community, creating a supportive culture that values open communication. They exploit flexible structures, technologies and processes to facilitate mutual beneficial collaboration.
The SWARM Solution
To transform to a self-organising model, we need to focus on three key areas: the fundamental organisation process, the structural framework and the organisation mindset and behaviour.
Adopt the SWARM Organisation Narrative
The first step in the transition to self-organisation is to understand its tremendous benefits vs. the shortcomings of hierarchic models. We provide inspiring keynotes and in-depth masterclass to bring the narrative across.
Implement a SWARM Organisation Framework
Second, self-organisation requires a different approach to organisation structure. We have developed the framework guidelines that help set-up and administer a self-organising collective. Book a consult to discuss your options.
Develop a self-organising Mindset & Behaviour
Third, is to develop a self-organisation mindset & behaviour. The SWARM Mindset & Behaviour model helps people understand and develop this new way of organising. The SWARM Scan helps to aid this process.
What will it bring ?
Future successful organisations must not be ‘built to last’ but ‘build to adapt’. They will need to move away from structure, hierarchy and control, and embrace the concept of adaptive self-organisation.
​The benefits of Swarm Organisations:
Quickly respond to changing conditions
Solve complex problems in real time
Common purpose creates mutual beneficial cooperation
Are more motivated, take ownership
Create more value
Thrive on change, are future proof
Where to start ?
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The Book
SWARM Organisation is the brain child of Evert Bleijenberg MBA. After many years in sr. management and strategy consultancy, he concluded that our current industrial age organisation models fail in the face of extreme changes in our society, as caused by Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Robotics. A radical new approach is necessary. As a professional wild life videographer he observed the self-organising behaviour of large animal collectives: SWARMS. From these insights he developed a new organisation narrative that combines the essential properties from both Human and Natural organisation systems. In 2020 he published his book SWARM Organisation and started bringing the new model to the world.
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