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diegolau's review against another edition
5.0
Excelentes y rápidos consejos para cualquier persona que se desenvuelva en un negocio o piense comenzar el propio. A veces por la falta de práctica o imitación del entorno las personas generan conductas en los equipos de trabajo que acaban terminando con la buena actitud y eficiencia.
zaphod46's review against another edition
2.0
One of the pieces of advice in Rework is to not make big plans. It is clear from the organization of the book that they follow their own advice. No topic is more than three pages long, they are very loosely organized into a few sections, and there is no coherent theme throughout.
That being said, there are some interesting bits and pieces, and the book is certainly easy to read. Having read it all the way through myself, I'd recommend that others just skim the topic headings and read those that interest them. You won't miss anything by skipping around, because none of the topics are tied to each other in the least.
That being said, there are some interesting bits and pieces, and the book is certainly easy to read. Having read it all the way through myself, I'd recommend that others just skim the topic headings and read those that interest them. You won't miss anything by skipping around, because none of the topics are tied to each other in the least.
slava_t's review against another edition
4.0
Half of it is the rehash of Getting Real. The other part is obvious.
naleagdeco's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really one for business books, but I was really drawn to this one by some of the claims on the back.
The author's aren't really claiming anything revolutionary, but in the fine tradition of David Allen, Fred Brooks, and Strunk/White it succinctly lists principles to strive for and the rationale behind them. It also does it in a very straightforward (and slightly abrasive) manner.
I don't think the book is a bible, and I suspect that a successful company would find that a dogmatic adherence would eventually be counter-productive. I imagine that this book lays out a great mindset for someone starting out their own business, though.
As an engineer, this book's appeal is that it both lays out some insight into the _business_ of software development and why I should invest some care into that aspect of my employment. It also provides some business rationale for arguments I mostly just thought about in terms of maximizing productivity, which I suspect provides for better effective ammo when it is the business types I need to convince.
The author's aren't really claiming anything revolutionary, but in the fine tradition of David Allen, Fred Brooks, and Strunk/White it succinctly lists principles to strive for and the rationale behind them. It also does it in a very straightforward (and slightly abrasive) manner.
I don't think the book is a bible, and I suspect that a successful company would find that a dogmatic adherence would eventually be counter-productive. I imagine that this book lays out a great mindset for someone starting out their own business, though.
As an engineer, this book's appeal is that it both lays out some insight into the _business_ of software development and why I should invest some care into that aspect of my employment. It also provides some business rationale for arguments I mostly just thought about in terms of maximizing productivity, which I suspect provides for better effective ammo when it is the business types I need to convince.
skyzyx's review against another edition
2.0
Lots of cheerleading and hand-waving; not enough meat to chew on. Disappointed.
graceecol's review against another edition
5.0
so concise!! one of the better business books I've read
sebael10's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for everybody, especially the chapter that talks about how poisoning meetings are...
rpcroke's review against another edition
3.0
Really conflicted about this book. I think I agree with around 90% of what as said and the book is motivational and inspiring.
But it's also empty and vacuous. Where are concrete examples and anecdotes? It's full of passages that basically read like: "x is dumb and a waste of time, and smart companies don't waste people's time so don't do x!" And I'm not exaggerating when I say it's almost 280 pages of this for everything that happens in company.
So while I really like the style and agree with so many of the arguments presented I don't see how this will stick with anyone and really enact change. It's aspirational more than practical.
But it's also empty and vacuous. Where are concrete examples and anecdotes? It's full of passages that basically read like: "x is dumb and a waste of time, and smart companies don't waste people's time so don't do x!" And I'm not exaggerating when I say it's almost 280 pages of this for everything that happens in company.
So while I really like the style and agree with so many of the arguments presented I don't see how this will stick with anyone and really enact change. It's aspirational more than practical.
dubielzyk's review against another edition
4.0
I've been following Jason Fried's work for years and have always enjoyed his writing. This book contains all the general principles Basecamp has written about over the last few years. It's opinionated and different, but regardless of whether you agree or not, it's bound to inspire.