The short version
A book on decentralized decision-making and management principles from the U.S. Marines.
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A book on decentralized decision-making and management principles from the U.S. Marines.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-31
Last seen:2026-08-31
Times seen:1
Website:amazon.com
Why it caught our attention
A reader recommended it for understanding mission-led, decentralized organizations.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-31
“my best answer is just to read the book. NOTE: the book was written in the late 1990s so there are some parts that are dated but the overall concepts are still sound.”
alexpotato · recommendation · first hand use
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