You used to be able to get away with control. Now embracing the lack of control helps you. The reason that so much exciting stuff comes out of new companies is that they have nothing to lose. The old way is not necessarily the right way. The last guy with an original idea at your company probably died a few years ago.
Hierarchies hate flexibility.
So do lawyers, cost-cutting accountants and people ruled by fear. Egghead Software closed all their stores in one day in favor of selling on the Net. Their stock went up by one-third. Our business model is that our business model changes. It must be cherished and rewarded.