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1. Re: The Valve Handbook!

   

   Reply by Mark Dygert · Apr 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   So awhile back (90's) a lot of places in the area ran like how the handbook depicts but a little less refined if you can even call it that ha. The place I currently work at just a few blocks from Valve, founded about the same time, works mostly like that but with some hints of classic corporate structure imposed. People at…

2. Re: The Valve Handbook!

   

   Reply by schneller · Apr 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   That was really intriguing. To have that level of freedom and decision-making is really amazing.

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   Reply by Matabus · Apr 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   I think they hit the perfect storm of freedom/employees who aren't dicks. I can see many companies failing with this setup generally because there would be too many employees taking advantage of it (in a bad way).

4. Re: The Valve Handbook!

   

   Reply by Kwramm · Apr 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   very interesting lead. I totally agree that a lot of employees potential is wasted with strong hierarchy leaving no freedom. Not sure if I want to change my team totally into a valve team, but I think there is some good inspiration there how to improve team spirit and happiness and make people get deeper involved in what…