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The Zappos Holacracy Experiment

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Jul 29, 2016
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INSIGHT

Self-Management at Zappos

  • Zappos is moving away from traditional org charts and job descriptions.
  • Employees have more agency to choose work they connect with.
INSIGHT

Role Marketplace

  • Zappos uses tools like a role marketplace to define and distribute work.
  • Employees can pitch themselves for roles that interest them.
ANECDOTE

City Analogy

  • Zappos structures its organization similarly to a city, aiming for self-organization and adaptability.
  • City size doubling increases per-resident productivity, unlike in companies.
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