Fast Company Design: An HR Lesson From Steve Jobs: If You Want Change Agents, Hire Pirates
Why pirates?
A pirate can function without a bureaucracy. Pirates support one another and support their leader in the accomplishment of a goal. A pirate can stay creative and on task in a difficult or hostile environment. A pirate can act independently and take intelligent risks, but always within the scope of the greater vision and the needs of the greater team. (click to read article in full)