In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Andy Cleff and Chris Murman are joined by guest Matt Barcomb for a spirited discussion on cooperative ventures in business.

Barcomb challenges traditional organizational structures, discussing the shift from domination-based systems to cooperation-based models. The conversation delves into worker cooperatives, democratic decision-making processes, and the potential for these structures to address the shortcomings of Agile and Lean methodologies.

Matt shares insights from his extensive reading and experiences, highlighting the potential of worker cooperatives and democratic business models.

The episode also touches on the challenges of scaling cooperative practices and the importance of radical transparency and equitable wealth distribution.

Tune in to gain insights into alternative business models, the principles of cooperation, and how these ideas might shape the future of work.

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Links Mentioned

• Humanocracy - by Gary Hamill
• Great Game of Business - by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham
• Small is Beautiful - Ed Schumacher
• United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives 
• Scrums Allegiance with Jensen Schwatherwell
• Flow Based Road Maps with Melissa Perri and Matt Barcomb

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