Is Shopify's "~Mastery" Blowing Up Levels?

In today’s segment, Kelli and Nolan discusses Shopify's recent announcement of their ‘~Mastery’ dual track system, rewarding management and craftspeople equally.

Kelli and Nolan also delve into topics such job leveling, advancement, and performance reviews and share personal stories from DoorDash and Yahoo.Forward this to any HR Pro who needs to hear some real talk - and tell them to subscribe: hrheretics.substack.com

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--TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction to Shopify's New Mastery Approach

(01:09) Nolan and Kelli’s Initial Reactions

(2:13) The Concept of Six-Month Work Sprints

(05:43) IC Track and Manager Track

(07:20) The DoorDash Story

(08:42) Sponsor - Attio

(09:39) The Evolution of Workforce and Organizational Structures

(14:07)  Shifting from Management to Mastery Roles

--LINKS:Shopify Mastery: https://www.shopify.com/news/mastery

--GET IN TOUCH WITH NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDIN

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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