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The Groundbreaking Book "Eliminating Management" Released

Net Protections, Inc., led by CEO Shin Shibata, has just released a significant book titled "Eliminating Management: A Self-Managed Teal Organization" (published by Diamond Publishing). This book compiles over a decade of knowledge and experience from the company's transition to a decentralized organization after abolishing all management positions in 2012.

Rethinking Organizational Norms

At the heart of this book is a probing question: "Why don’t employees take initiative?" This inquiry originated from Shibata’s challenges encountered during his time at a trading company, through the struggles during the company's inception, and the barriers to growth. Faced with the limitations of traditional management, which relies on directives to move people, Shibata engaged in dialogues and intense discussions with all employees. The conclusion he reached was monumental: to create an organization where management roles are eliminated, allowing everyone to work autonomously.

In 2012, Net Protections abolished all management positions, aiming to eliminate the very structure that managed people. The transition was not merely organizational; it led to a collective of individuals who could think, make decisions, and act independently. A pivotal aspect of this transition was the development of a unique human resource evaluation and operational system called "Natura," built upon trust and dialogue. This system enables decision-making without reliance on hierarchical relationships, allowing members to choose projects and roles based on their individual will, supported by transparent information sharing and consensus-building mechanisms.

Proving Growth Without Management

For over ten years, their approach has investigated the paradoxical theme: "The best management occurs when the CEO does nothing."
Some of the key outcomes from this new structure include:

• - The elimination of a passive decision-making structure waiting for directives from management, which has accelerated the speed of decision-making.
• - Increased opportunities for young employees to take challenges, fostering the creation of new businesses.
• - Consistently high engagement scores among employees.
• - Autonomous collaboration that balances business speed with psychological safety.

These achievements serve as compelling evidence that a sustainable organization can thrive without traditional management roles. The book delves into practical examples, sharing insights on system design, cultural development, and decision-making processes.

Insights from Shin Shibata

In his heartfelt commentary, Shibata emphasizes that eliminating management is not the goal in itself. Instead, the real aim is to cultivate a structure where "everyone acts autonomously and functions in a flow state." He believes that in a corporate environment, individuals should not be seen merely as subjects of direction and supervision but as entities capable of independent action based on trust. When this premise is established, relationships between superiors and subordinates, as well as structures of evaluation and commands, can be reimagined.

To him, the company represents the smallest unit of society where people can engage fully and vibrantly. Over the past decade, the organization has continually experimented to realize this ideal. His hope is that this book serves as a small hint for all leaders and teams wrestling with organizational challenges, inspiring them to build a trust-based workplace.

About the Book

• - Title: "Eliminating Management: A Self-Managed Teal Organization"
• - Author: Shin Shibata (CEO of Net Protections, Inc.)
• - Publisher: Diamond Publishing
• - Release Date: November 12, 2025
• - Price: ¥1,980 (including tax)
• - ISBN: 978-4-478-12205-1

Future Aspirations

Net Protections aims to promote a system where individuals can act on their own volition while promoting business growth. Through this publication, the company hopes to establish the concept of decentralized organizations as the new norm within Japanese enterprises.

Company Overview

• - Name: Net Protections, Inc.
• - Parent Company: Net Protections Holdings (TSE Prime, Stock Code: 7383)
• - CEO: Shin Shibata
• - Website: Net Protections
• - Founded: January 2000
• - Capital: ¥100 million
• - Headquarters: 5th floor, Sumitomo Realty & Development Kojimachi First Building, 4-2-6 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.