I’ve now been in two companies trying to implement guilds. In both cases at least the first attempt failed. Before we get to my theories around the reasons why, let’s first start with some background. A guild is “an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft in a particular area.” Guilds are not a new concept, they’ve been around for a solid four thousand years.
The Muselet #56: Premature Organization
The Muselet #56: Premature Organization
The Muselet #56: Premature Organization
I’ve now been in two companies trying to implement guilds. In both cases at least the first attempt failed. Before we get to my theories around the reasons why, let’s first start with some background. A guild is “an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft in a particular area.” Guilds are not a new concept, they’ve been around for a solid four thousand years.