Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency
getting past burnout, busywork, and the myth of total efficiency
$30.39
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2002
Summary
Slack: The Secret to Corporate Growth and a Healthier Bottom Line
In an era defined by relentless cost-cutting and the pressure of 24⁄7 work schedules, the concept of corporations embracing “slack” might seem radical. However, as the drawbacks of the “lean and mean” approach become increasingly evident, “slack” emerges as a crucial element for companies aiming to thrive, sustain profitability, and adapt to evolving market dynamics. Slack serves as a forward-thinking guide t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780767907699 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0767907698 |
| Author: | Tom DeMarco |
| Publisher: | Crown Business |
| Imprint: | Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Del |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2002 |
| Weight: | 127g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 132mm x 204mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An irreverent counterpoint to treatises about corporate efficiency. Brisk, compelling, and hard to put down.” -“Financial Executive”“Tom DeMarco goes after one of the most pervasive and pernicious myths of business–that humans are efficient the same way machines are. “Slack” will change the way you manage and understand your business.” -David Weinberger, author of “The Cluetrain Manifesto” “In times of many layoffs, shrinking staffs, vanishing ‘think time, ’ middle managerial heads rolling, and mounting pressure to produce more faster … there are few limits on who can get some thoughts from [“Slack”].” -“CNN.com”
About The Author
Tom DeMarco
Tom DeMarco is an international management consultant with clients in numerous industries. His previous books include Deadline and Peopleware.
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