Applying the Holacracy and Company Democracy Models to the public sector: a critical analysis of implementation in the Indian Ministry of Education

Bhoi, Chaitrali Anil, Markopoulos, Evangelos, Markopoulos, Georgios and Nandi, Akash (2025) Applying the Holacracy and Company Democracy Models to the public sector: a critical analysis of implementation in the Indian Ministry of Education. Administrative Sciences, 15 (3). p. 76. ISSN 2076-3387

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Abstract

This paper explores and compares two participatory management approaches—the Company Democracy Model and Holacracy—for their application within the Indian Ministry of Education. It emphasizes the need for innovative organizational techniques in the management of the public sector, particularly in light of the dynamic demands posed by the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The study evaluates how these approaches enhance employee engagement and improve the quality of deliverables. Lewin’s Field Force Analysis is utilized to examine the organization’s strategy. The study employs Kotter’s Change Model to assess the applicability of Holacracy—a decentralized, project-oriented system, characterized by its dynamic and self-organizing structures. This model is analyzed for its potential to meet the Ministry’s shifting priorities and to foster adaptability through autonomous teams. Conversely, the Company Democracy Model, which emphasizes employee-centric growth and decision-making within a tiered, spiral framework, is evaluated using the ADKAR Change Model. This model’s compatibility with the Ministry’s hierarchical structure and its potential to enhance participatory governance are key areas of focus. The study contributes novel insights by integrating change management theories with a refined presentation of the CDM pyramid and by introducing specific performance metrics for both models. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, this paper offers a sustainable governance model suited to dynamic organizational environments.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© 2025 The Author(s)
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management L Education
Date Deposited:	06 Mar 2025 10:24
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2025 10:24
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/127512

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