Italians frequently achieve complex collective outcomes by coordinating through networks of autonomous people and organizations rather than through top-down central planning. Each person or group handles their part while staying in ongoing communication with others in the network. The infrastructure for this coordination is relational — built on personal knowledge, trust, shared norms, and regular contact. No single person or document holds the entire plan; the plan is distributed across the network.
When working with Italian organizations, you may find that the planning authority is more distributed than you expect. Multiple people will have input and influence, and the overall plan will emerge from their coordination rather than from a single central decision-maker. Building your own relationships within this network is essential for understanding and influencing the plan.
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