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Scaling People: A Tactical Guide to Company Building by Claire Hughes Johnson
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
Scaling People by CHJ is an insightful guide tailored for managers of managers, offering strategic advice on steering a company to success by prioritizing its most valuable asset: its people.
With experience at Google and Stripe, CHJ provides practical wisdom and examples for hiring, managing, and retaining talent in the face of rapid growth. This book delves into crucial aspects of running a company, covering founding principles, operational procedures, hiring strategies, team building, and performance metrics.
It stands out as one of the most practical business books, offering real-world advice applicable to high-level positions, especially in the tech industry. While the density may not appeal to everyone, the content proves relevant for those in top management roles within substantial or fast-growing companies.
CHJ's emphasis on process resonates throughout the book, underscoring the importance of structure for success. The inclusion of exercises and worksheets adds a hands-on dimension, providing tools for defining organizational foundations and effective hiring processes.
If you are at director-level or above, this book is a gold mine of good information. If you are not at that level, this book will probably put you to sleep. It is a dense compendium of information.
With experience at Google and Stripe, CHJ provides practical wisdom and examples for hiring, managing, and retaining talent in the face of rapid growth. This book delves into crucial aspects of running a company, covering founding principles, operational procedures, hiring strategies, team building, and performance metrics.
It stands out as one of the most practical business books, offering real-world advice applicable to high-level positions, especially in the tech industry. While the density may not appeal to everyone, the content proves relevant for those in top management roles within substantial or fast-growing companies.
CHJ's emphasis on process resonates throughout the book, underscoring the importance of structure for success. The inclusion of exercises and worksheets adds a hands-on dimension, providing tools for defining organizational foundations and effective hiring processes.
If you are at director-level or above, this book is a gold mine of good information. If you are not at that level, this book will probably put you to sleep. It is a dense compendium of information.