Leadermorphosis Ep. 100 Eva, Trevor and Kajsa from Tuff on the messy beauty of working in a self-managing organisation
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Dec 5, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Eva Vilella, Trevor Hudson, and Kajsa Thelander Sadio from Tuff reveal the transformative journey of working in a self-managing organization. They share insights on building trust through rituals like 'pebbles' and 'mooseheads,' how autonomy can lead to isolation, and the importance of candid feedback. The trio reflects on the complexities of collaboration without hierarchy and emphasizes the necessity of embracing human messiness. Their open and humorous approach offers a unique look into cultivating a thriving work culture.
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Coordination Needs Gentle Pressure
- Coordination in self-managed teams requires gentle, persistent invitation rather than top-down forcing.
- Timing, capacity and collective buy-in often matter more than authority.
Someone Must Do The Unpopular Work
- Eva described gaps like nobody wanting to do finance work and Karin stepping in to fill it.
- In practice someone often must 'upgrade' and take tasks even if they're unpopular.
Loneliness Of Invisible Work
- Autonomy can feel lonely; meaningful contributions may go unnoticed without formal recognition.
- Self-management trades formal appraisal for informal trust and mutual commitment.