Lessons on Organizational Culture from Netflix
Thanks to Eli Pariser for this one. Internal presentation from Netflix on company culture. I often feel social movement organizations are too rigid, too risk adverse, too unwilling to adapt… We could all learn a few things from this presentation.
My favorite part is this quote from The Little Prince:
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the people to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
It is no wonder that this company has grown and will thrive unless the bean counters get control. A beautiful articulation of what a real human organization must be. I hope that these principles and values are fully expressed by all of Netflix’ people every day. It could make a really great place to work.