Posted on Dec 18, 2017
In internal Tesla memo, Elon Musk says the way most companies communicate is 'incredibly dumb'
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Having been inside the Tesla plant & seen Elon's desk right amongst the engineering team, I have a lot of respect for his approach to efficient communication. "Anyone at Tesla can and should email/talk to anyone else according to what they think is the fastest way to solve a problem for the benefit of the whole company.”
"You can talk to your manager's manager without his permission, you can talk directly to a VP in another dept, you can talk to me, you can talk to anyone without anyone else's permission."
"You can talk to your manager's manager without his permission, you can talk directly to a VP in another dept, you can talk to me, you can talk to anyone without anyone else's permission."
In internal Tesla memo, Elon Musk says the way most companies communicate is 'incredibly dumb'
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Did you talk to the actual employees (particularly, management) about this policy and how well it works out. Without the various levels to resolve petty complaints, it would appear to clog up the system at the senior levels. The idea is good at first blush, but sure would like to see it in action at more than Tesla to determine it's efficacy.
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Sgt William Biggs
I was thinking the same thing. I think there should be a command critical information regulation like in the military. On duty, I could call the CO if a Marine died, but I didn't need to speak to him on a daily basis. It's a good idea, but I find the implementation is incredibly difficult.
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MCPO Roger Collins
Let me tell you, if you get the opportunity to express your views or questions to senior management (as used in private industry terminology), my advice is to know where they stand on topic. May be fine in Tesla, but can be career ending or, at a minimum, limiting. I have seen it happen.
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