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Name: Asad Raza
Roll Number: 14242
Course Name: Managerial Policy
ASSIGNMENT NO 1
Keeping Google “Googley” (Abridged)
To keep Google "Googley" during times of rapid growth, Kim Scott and
colleagues can consider a number of strategies and actions:
Maintain a consensus-based approach:
Continue to embrace a consensus-based decision-making process when trying to
reach a decision. it's more efficient. While Google's approach can be time-
consuming, it ensures that multiple perspectives are considered and fosters a
culture of collaboration. Explore ways to streamline this process without
sacrificing the benefits of consensus.
Drive innovation:
Continue to encourage and reward innovation at all levels of the
organization. The “twenty percent time” award and Google recognition are for
innovative ideas that succeed in promoting a culture of creativity. Continue
to empower employees to come up with new ideas and find ways to implement
them effectively.
Avoid Bureaucracy:
Actively monitor and address the emergence of bureaucracy. Use mechanisms
like "Avoiding Dilbertville" meetings to identify and eliminate unnecessary
policies and meetings. Implement tools and processes that promote
transparency and ensure that policies do not stifle innovation or slow down
decision-making.
Maintain a Flat Organizational Structure:
Continue to emphasize a flat organizational structure that promotes open
communication and allows employees to take ownership of their work. Ensure
that middle managers continue to inspire employees to do more and make work
more enjoyable rather than stifling innovation.
Ensure visibility and reduce duplication of effort:
Address employee visibility challenges and the risk of duplication of effort.
Develop tools and platforms that provide transparency across the
organization, making it easier for employees to find colleagues with similar
interests and avoid having to reinvent the wheel. Plan social gatherings and
activities that promote interpersonal relationships among employees from
different functions and locations.
Preserve cultural consistency:
As Google expands internationally, focus on preserving company culture while
allowing for local differences. Consider sending “Googley” employees from

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headquarters to the new office to help bridge the cultural gap. Encourage
employees at each location to interpret Google's culture in a way that aligns
with local values while respecting core principles.
Prepare for growth challenges:
Anticipate potential challenges associated with rapid growth, including
issues related to bureaucracy, decision-making, and vision. Regularly
evaluate and adapt internal processes to adapt to the changing landscape.
Make sure employees are comfortable with change and understand the need to
adjust to accommodate growth.
Continued Entrepreneurship:
Foster an entrepreneurial atmosphere where employees feel they can make a
significant impact. Focus on creating products and services that reach a wide
audience and make a difference. Encourage employees to innovate, challenge
the status quo, and take calculated risks.
Balancing growth and culture:
Emphasize that as Google grows, it will become more innovative and
responsive, not less. Greater scale strengthens the organization without
creating bureaucracy or hindering flexibility. Maintain the core elements
that define Google's unique work environment and culture.
Regular communication and feedback:
Promote open communication between management and employees. Hold regular
one-on-one meetings with employees to gather feedback, address concerns, and
ensure alignment with company values and goals.