Structure

A radically different model

Rethinking Traditional Hierarchy

Organizational structure, governance, and equity

In a huge collective effort, stok implemented a radically improved organizational model where autonomy, creativity, and equitability thrive. It’s called Organizational Biomimicry. But first:

WHAT IS BIOMIMICRY?

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Nature has had 3.8 billion years to iterate, adapt, and deliver dynamic solutions. Biomimicry is the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.

BIOMIMICRY AT STOK

The most effective hunter in the ocean is not the Great White Shark. In fact, Orcas are much more effective, because they organize into flexible pods that collaborate, unlike solitary sharks. These highly intelligent, social creatures are stok’s spirit animal, and their collaborative pods inspired our organizational structure.

stok’s self-managed Pods and Teams don’t include managers or bosses. It’s not anarchy – it just means that decisions are made by groups of people rather than individuals. This results in more creative solutions for clients, and empowers team members to contribute ideas and solutions regardless of tenure or title. Here’s what the ~~Org~~ Orca Chart looks like compared to a typical one:

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