The first Chronicle
Polymorphic Organisations
The starting point: why organisations need many forms, and why rigid hierarchies no longer meet the demands of work.
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Writing
Coming in January 2028 - Polymorphic Organisations - the book.
The Polymorphic Chronicles
An ongoing series of articles exploring the concept and actuality of Polymorphic Organisations.
PTHR on SubstackFrom the first Chronicle to the latest reflections, with three foundational readings on design, spaces and leadership.
Latest Chronicle · XLII
The Polymorphic Organisation - Episode XLII - An anti-methodology for our future
Beyond the search for one best methodology: building the capacity to organise differently as circumstances, people and purposes change.
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The Polymorphic Organisation - Part XLI - Emotions
The emotional architecture of organisations: what happens to feelings, identity and relationships when work changes shape.
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Polymorphic Organisations - Part II
The design logic behind the concept, drawing on object-oriented programming: autonomous, interconnected parts with clear roles and boundaries.
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Polymorphic Organisations - Part III
From divisions to spaces: twelve interconnected fields that can form, dissolve and re-form around the work.
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Polymorphic Organisations - Part V - Leadership
Leadership for a shape-shifting organisation: distributed energy, adaptable roles and recombinable teams rather than a heroic apex.
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