Why small teams crush tiger teams

PostHog employs a unique organizational structure of "small teams," which are multidisciplinary, self-sufficient groups that operate with real autonomy, contrasting the traditional "tiger team" approach. While tiger teams are temporary cross-functional units formed to tackle specific, urgent problems, they often suffer from performative autonomy and are seen as a symptom of organizational dysfunction. These teams tend to provide quick, reactive solutions without long-term ownership or accountability, often leading to inefficiencies and technical debt. In contrast, small teams at PostHog function like independent startups within the company, with their own goals, roadmaps, and decision-making authority, fostering a culture of long-term ownership and high-quality work. This structure promotes collaboration as a resource rather than a compliance process, ensuring that teams are nimble and can ship products swiftly without the bureaucratic hurdles typical of larger organizations. By embedding speed and autonomy into its core operations, PostHog avoids the pitfalls of temporary fixes and maintains a consistent pace of innovation and problem-solving across all areas of the company.

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