Steem is a DAO, with sub-niches that on the whole, contribute to the sustainability of the organization in an attempt to maximise productivity on incentivised activities. "Departments" should be open, allowing for cross-pollination.
Making sense of structures that encourage participation will require quick prototyping and testing. Flow environment and triggers should be emphasized for creating autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
It should also be noted that every individual is a DAO as well.
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