Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Organisation design & structures · Working

Tribe

Also called: product tribe

ELI5

A grouping of related squads or teams in some agile organisation models.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about tribe against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Tribe” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.