Breaking the hierarchy chain and redefining work with Jorge Silva and Gisela Decuzzi

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Are you ready to break free from the hierarchy chain? As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, people are reimagining their work life and seeking more fulfilment from their roles, leading to the great reshuffle. In this episode, Lech is joined by Jorge Silva and Gisele Decuzzi of 10Pines, a trailblazing Argentine software development company who are redefining the way we work by abolishing a hierarchy chain and instead embracing a participatory culture where people come first.

In this fascinating discussion, 10Pines co-founder Jorge and Gisela delve into how they have broken the norm in business by shifting to a transparent, trust-based paradigm, sharing the challenges and obstacles they face as a horizontal company. Jorge and Gisela reveal the key to organic growth and offer actionable tips on how you can embody a democratic, forward-thinking workplace, reminding us that many small people in small places, doing small things, can change the world. Key points throughout the discussion include:

- An insight into Jorge and Gisela’s early career aspirations

- Bridging the values gap and embracing full transparency in business

- A breakdown of the 10Pines table with three legs methodology

- Running a company with a flat-hierarchy structure

- Autonomy at work: becoming comfortable with letting go of control

- The challenges and obstacles faced within a horizontal business

- The impact of COVID-19 and shifting from remote-friendly to remote first

- The need for creating a social space to harness connection

- Protecting psychological safety in the workplace

- Driving organic business and aligning personal interests with organisational growth

- How to accomplish a democratic workplace?

- What is coming up next for Jorge, Gisela and 10Pines

‘’The organisation is made of people, and the people have interests. And I think that this is the future of the organisation, you have to align the different people’s interests in order for the company to grow.’’ – Jorge Silva.

Welcome to the we got this podcast, where your host Lech Guzowski talks to leaders and companies from all corners of the globe who have reached exceptional business heights by putting people at the forefront of everything they do. Creating people-focused workplace cultures requires a mindset shift which may be challenging to do alone, but together, we got this!

Resources:

https://www.10pines.com/

BBC report: The company where colleagues decide your salary

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56915767

Connect with Jorge Silva:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-silva-898a0810/

Connect with Gisela Decuzzi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisela-decuzzi-88738829

Connect with we got this host Lech Guzowski:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lech-guzowski

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