Liderima

Liderima is a term used in organizational theory to describe a distributed leadership model that centers participatory decision-making and shared responsibility. Coined in the early 21st century, liderima contrasts with traditional hierarchical leadership by distributing authority across teams and roles rather than concentrating it at the top. The term is used across management studies, organizational development, and governance discussions.

Core principles include collective accountability, rotating facilitation, transparent information flows, and decision-making by consent or consensus. Practices often involve regular collaborative planning sessions, nested decision rights, and outcome-based metrics. Technological support, such as collaborative platforms and dashboards, is commonly employed to maintain visibility and coordination across autonomous units.

Applications vary from corporate teams to non-profit organizations and open-source projects. Potential benefits include increased engagement, resilience, and adaptability, while drawbacks can include slower decision cycles and conflict complexity in large, diverse groups. Liderima is sometimes discussed alongside related concepts such as distributed leadership, sociocracy, and holacracy. Critics argue that a successful implementation requires cultural alignment, clear governance rules, and ongoing training. See also distributed leadership; sociocracy; holacracy.