The BDFL model has its own flaws, primarily with longevity and succession - the fl - plenty of examples where the lead got bored, retired or went on their own path. Let alone how they deal with criticism and review (constructive or otherwise).
Committees work when they have a shared vision, and a base strong enough to keep them on that path.
It’s clear from Lattner’s statement that Apple have moved that vision, have not brought the group along with that change and the result is wasted effort and a passive aggressive approach.
I would posit that rather than operate as a committee, instead that leadership is being exercised by a limited few and the structure is being retained as a fig-leaf :(
Committees work when they have a shared vision, and a base strong enough to keep them on that path.
It’s clear from Lattner’s statement that Apple have moved that vision, have not brought the group along with that change and the result is wasted effort and a passive aggressive approach.
I would posit that rather than operate as a committee, instead that leadership is being exercised by a limited few and the structure is being retained as a fig-leaf :(