If I can't get the captains to respond appropriately and show the leadership I expect, how is anyone else going to respond?
Tony DungyRead
The culture at Valve is pretty much crowdsourced. The handbook is a wiki. One of the first things we say to new hires is, 'You have to change something in the handbook.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
At Valve, employees are encouraged to actively contribute to and improve company culture rather than following an established set of rules.
Gabe Newell emphasizes the unique culture at Valve, where the organizational handbook is dynamic and collaborative, reflecting the input and ideas of all employees. This approach empowers new hires from the outset to take initiative in shaping the company's practices and policies, fostering a sense of ownership and adaptability within the workplace.
Themes
CultureChangeHandbookLeadershipCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
During a team-building workshop, a speaker might use this quote to stress the importance of contributing to workplace culture.
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