Autogen Agents Swarm - Building the Perfect Swarm



AI Summary

  • Video Upload Hiatus
    • Reason: Contemplating ideal formation for agility and meaningful builds, not just YouTube showcases.
  • Previous Video on Agent Builder
    • Showcased agent selection from a pool for specific tasks.
  • Ideal Formation Consideration
    • Need to determine the best structure for using agent technology.
    • Reflects on industrial engineering background and company formations.
  • Research on Organizational Structures
    • Used Google Scholar to compare structures.
    • Aimed to understand the best structure for agent use.
    • Agents optimized for performance, unlike human organizations.
  • Learnings from Research
    • Structural models prioritize organizational structure.
    • Six hypotheses underpin the structural view.
    • Specialization and coordination are key for agent effectiveness.
  • Perplexity.ai for Organizational Insights
    • Provides factual data and sources.
    • Explores various organizational structures and their pros/cons.
  • Organizational Structures for Agents
    • Functional role-based: Centralized leadership, specialization.
    • Product/Market-based: Organized by product or market.
    • Process-based: Groups based on process steps.
    • Divisional: Separate divisions with own management.
    • Matrix: Combines functional and divisional elements.
    • Flat: Horizontal hierarchy, open communication.
    • Team-based: Organized into teams with specific goals.
  • Pros and Cons of Structures
    • Functional: Efficient but limited inter-department communication.
    • Product/Market-based: Focused but may create silos.
    • Process-based: Streamlined but inflexible.
    • Team-based: Collaborative but complex to manage.
  • Ideal Structure for Robots
    • Depends on business goals.
    • Functional role-based structure beneficial for specialization.
    • Product-based structure for specialized expertise.
    • Team-based structure may not be necessary for robots.
  • Valve’s Flat Organizational Model
    • Desks with wheels symbolize mobility and choice.
    • Employees choose projects based on value and interest.
    • Handbook encourages autonomy and decision-making.
  • Agent Builder Adjustments
    • Different prompts for hierarchical, flat, matrix, and team-based structures.
    • Testing different formations for agent-based tasks.
  • Next Steps
    • Test different organizational structures for agent tasks.
    • Balance theory with practical application.
    • Plan and structure automation for better outcomes.
    • Seek feedback and suggestions for improvement.