The Next Next Common Sense
In more collectivist cultures (like China, South Korea, and Indonesia), effective canyons often incorporate:
• More team-based autonomy rather than individual autonomy • Stronger emphasis on shared purpose and group identity • Decision processes that incorporate consensual elements • Recognition systems that acknowledge group contributions Huawei's approach to innovation teams in China demonstrates this adaptation, with autonomous teams operating within clear boundaries but with more emphasis on collective decision-making within those teams than typically seen in Western implementations. In more individualistic cultures, canyons typically feature: • Greater individual discretion within team contexts • More emphasis on personal accountability for outcomes • Recognition systems that acknowledge individual contributions • More explicit negotiation of boundary interpretations Long-term vs. Short-term Orientation Cultures also differ in their time orientation, with some focused more on immediate results and others on long-term outcomes. Canyon designs should adapt accordingly: In cultures with longer-term orientation (like China, Japan, and Germany), effective canyons often feature: • More stable, enduring boundaries that evolve gradually • Greater emphasis on capability building within boundaries • More patience with boundary experimentation • Recognition systems that acknowledge developmental progress
Toyota's approach to autonomous improvement teams demon- strates this long-term orientation, with stable boundaries around quality
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