It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
By David Heinemeier Hansson & Jason Fried
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work. Harper Business, 2018.
Summary of It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work book by David Heinemeier Hansson & Jason Fried
A concise, motivational text based on Fried and Hansson’s personal experiences that expounds on the advantages of directing your company with a calm, easygoing managing style rather than the hectic, stress-inducing style most companies run on.
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What do you get from this book? Learn how to create a calm workplace that allows your company to flourish
Reducing distraction and maintaining a calm work environment are key to running a successful business
Basecamp makes the most of eight-hour workdays by ensuring that employees’ time is utilized efficiently
“FOMO” disrupts the workplace, but building a “trust battery” with your co-workers and leaders keeps things running smoothly
Good bosses ask questions, set reasonable expectations, and provide benefits that help employees strike a good work-life balance
Avoid “chat” when making big decisions so workers have time to absorb information, and prevent “Dreadlines” by staying flexible
Calm work environments shun bad habits; stay clear of “dependency traps,” and commit to projects even when disagreeing with them
Learning to be okay with “good enough” and taking risks when appropriate often leads to greater success
Accepting that things change and focusing on quality clients and a single product will keep things calm and productive
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- entrepreneurs
- self-employed workers
- anyone interested in improving workplace productivity
About the author of It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
David Heinemeier Hansson
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson co-founded Basecamp (originally 37signals), a web software company, in 1999. Fried remains its CEO. In 2010, they co-wrote the New York Times bestselling business text Rework. In the same year, Fried appeared on TED Talks. Hansson developed and launched the web application Ruby on Rails, popularized by companies like Twitter, Airbnb, and Shopify.
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