Decentralized Management - Examples

Real-World Examples

Marmon Group

Marmon operates 125+ businesses with decentralized management:

• Each business run by its own local management
• Shared services available but optional
• Management evaluates bolt-on acquisitions independently

Clayton Homes

Kevin Clayton runs Clayton autonomously:

• Makes lending decisions within conservative parameters
• Can pursue acquisitions independently
• Reports to Buffett on strategy, not operations

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