Chapter 7Long-Term Effects of Self-Selection
The real benefits of self-selection at Trade Me did not emerge in the short term. Yes, people were happy on the day itself and for the weeks that followed, but the positive effects were mainly realized over the long term.
It’s now a number of years after the company’s first foray into self-selection, and we’re in a position to share with you the impact it has had on employees, squads, and the wider organization. In fact, self-selection has been so successful that it has become the default method by which teams are created as the company continues to scale.
In some cases we know Trade Me has attracted people to join solely as a result of self-selection. “Is it really true that people get to choose ...
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