How we run bol.com with 60 autonomous teams
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Scaling #agile @ bol.comAs an organization designer, I’m always looking for examples of progressive organizations. Bol.com, the largest online retailer in The Netherlands and Belgium, is definitely a great example that we can learn from.Every day, over 1200 people work together to create the #1 online shopping experience for their customers. Their IT department consists of more than 350 engineers that are part of 60 cross-functional teams. Staying organized at this scale is definitely a challenge.In this article I’ll share some of my findings. But wait, there is more: we created an explainer video! If you prefer visuals over text, scroll down to the bottom to view them immediately.Fleets and SpacesA Fleet consists of 4–5 closely related teams that share a common mission. A Space consists of (...)
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