Summary
Fried and Hansson argue that a company can work well without making stress and long hours routine. Drawing on their experience at Basecamp, they make a case for a calmer workplace. Their proposed response to overload is less waste, fewer distractions and less pressure to stay available all the time. The book presents their approach to company culture rather than treating constant activity as proof of useful work.
Why read it Our view
Useful for reviewing the demands your company puts on people. Look at the work you can remove, the interruptions you can prevent and the hours you expect before asking a team to work harder.
Written about
- Jason FriedCo-authored with David Heinemeier HanssonTheir case for a calmer workplace with less distraction and fewer demands for long hours.Source