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dalefu's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent mix of personal biography, business history, and management advice. I found my management ideals and principles very much in line with the author's, and it was fascinating seeing how they can play out in such a major company. It also helped prepare me for some of the potential pitfalls I will no doubt face sooner or later.
The heaps of praise on John Lasseter for his ability to inspire those around him, and his personal connections with his team take on a bit more of a sinister tone now that so many allegations have become public, but it also shows that someone being a "nice guy" to most people doesn't mean he can't be a terrible person to others.
I found the similarities between creating a fully CG movie and creating a video game interesting, if not surprising. Overall, a great read, and quite relevant to my role and industry.
The heaps of praise on John Lasseter for his ability to inspire those around him, and his personal connections with his team take on a bit more of a sinister tone now that so many allegations have become public, but it also shows that someone being a "nice guy" to most people doesn't mean he can't be a terrible person to others.
I found the similarities between creating a fully CG movie and creating a video game interesting, if not surprising. Overall, a great read, and quite relevant to my role and industry.
jessicavampires's review
4.0
My main take aways from this book were that a positive and productive work environment should enable people to feel comfortable: sharing their ideas, taking on responsibility, making mistakes rather than being stifled by the fear of preventing them, expressing individuality, and accepting change and new methods of working rather than clinging to stability and known processes.
Whilst Ed takes the reader on a tour of Pixar and Disney's animation studios and brings to life their creative processes, he gives the reader many examples of how practical changes, such as altering the layout of an office building, can drastically improve employee satisfaction and productivity - creating a dynamic book which blends wisdom on creativity and management.
Whilst Ed takes the reader on a tour of Pixar and Disney's animation studios and brings to life their creative processes, he gives the reader many examples of how practical changes, such as altering the layout of an office building, can drastically improve employee satisfaction and productivity - creating a dynamic book which blends wisdom on creativity and management.
bartoszwozniak's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Incredible book for someone in the creative industry. A perfect blueprint for building a creative business. Emotive, moving and powerful.