Meet the CEO who wants to make himself less necessary
Sentinel Homes CEO Renier Kriek believes good managers should make themselves less necessary, not more, while questioning the value of growth for growth's sake.
Renier Kriek, CEO of Sentinel Homes, aims to make himself less necessary in his role through a management style focused on explanation and delegating decision-making to others. He sees a connection between good teaching and good management, both aiming to simplify complex issues for others to use. Kriek acknowledges his tendency to overcomplicate things and has learned to recognize when something is "good enough" rather than striving for perfection.
He values execution and prioritization skills, and recognizes that expertise can be gained by broadening one's knowledge base, even outside one's primary field. Kriek is open to changing his mind and recognizes that constant progress may not always be the best goal. He is skeptical of the notion of "move fast and break things," preferring to move quickly when decisions are inexpensive to reverse, and thoughtfully when consequences are significant.
Kriek's approach to decision-making is influenced by philosophical concepts, particularly the distinction between complicated and complex systems, which he learned from his university studies. Despite his academic background, he still enjoys reading fiction, finding stories that simplify complexity and reveal the essentials within seemingly cluttered narratives.
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