• Everybody Works

  • Sep 18 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss their unique approach of operating without full-time managers. They reflect on the company's experience with full-time managers and share why they've moved to a flatter organization.

    Key Takeaways:

    • 00:54 - The before and after of 37signals' experience with full-time managers
    • 08:34 - The founders thoughts on being directly involved in the business
    • 10:36 - Why the company's management hierarchy works best for the founders
    • 17:17 - 37signals' career ladder doesn't necessarily mean people leadership
    • 20:03 - What company size makes sense for having more management layers

    Links and Resources:

    • HEY World post – We once more have no full-time managers at 37signals
    • Books by 37signals
    • Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com
    • HEY World | HEY
    • The REWORK podcast
    • The Rework Podcast on YouTube
    • The 37signals Dev Blog
    • 37signals on YouTube
    • @37signals on X
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