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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
A quick, easy read. The concepts in this book are a little more extreme than someone in my role, or in a government organization, can adopt, but it’s nice to know they’re possible - and there are definitely some lessons I can apply.
This was a solid book of knowledge, mainly focused on how smaller, self-funded companies can build a great culture. The only reason I'm giving it three stars is that it's full of the same thoughts that the Basecamp crew (Jason and DHH) have been posting about for the past 15 years. Great advice, just nothing too new. If you're not familiar with their views on work then I highly recommend it.
Lots of good ideas in here about how to run a calm company. Unfortunately there's not a ton on how to implement these strategies if you're an individual employee. Some of the ideas are transferable to individual work, but most of it is policy and corporate philosophy. I would like to encourage the teams I work with to read it and really think about how we could change the way we work. I also had this little nagging thought that they talk about all these great policies, but when it comes down to it, do they really abide by them? I feel like everyone talks a big game about work-life balance but when it comes to a decision point, most companies and managers will sacrifice balance to get the job done.
Personally, it made me think about protecting my time more, particularly as a manager. And about protecting my team's time more. But overall it feels aimed at the C-suite.
It is a quick read, and ideal for shorter commutes. Each chapter is 2-3 pages long, covering one distinct concept.
Personally, it made me think about protecting my time more, particularly as a manager. And about protecting my team's time more. But overall it feels aimed at the C-suite.
It is a quick read, and ideal for shorter commutes. Each chapter is 2-3 pages long, covering one distinct concept.
Great book. Filled with great advice and helpful suggestions on how to improve your work environment.
I liked how the book is structured and how easy it is to read. This way you spend all your focus on thinking about the excellent advice given, and not about what that last sentence really meant.
Please note however, that quite a few of the things talked about in the book requires you to be in a management position in order for you to change.
I liked how the book is structured and how easy it is to read. This way you spend all your focus on thinking about the excellent advice given, and not about what that last sentence really meant.
Please note however, that quite a few of the things talked about in the book requires you to be in a management position in order for you to change.
I'm self employed but I still found this to be very helpful as a reminder to why my business (of 1) works and why so many traditional workplaces are so broken.
I re-read this cause I am working on a culture piece and again within the first 3 pages you question everything that happens at work. Does it have to? Can it change.
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Interesting points to reflect on, not everything can apply to everyone or all companies, but certainly worth reading or, as in my case, listening to, to identify areas that could improved in the way you manage work.
Sold short read/listen , I personally agree with what was conveyed in the book and saw it executed when there was buy in from the entire company. So while it may seem wishful thinking , a vast majority of this work is doable. This obviously wont work for every company though and I think its not worth the effort trying to force it on everyone.