High Output Management
Book description
The president of Silicon Valley's Intel Corporation sets forth the three basic ideas of his management philosophy and details numerous specific techniques to increase productivity in the manager's work and that of his colleagues and subordinates
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2 authors picked High Output Management as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This great management book was written by an engineer who clearly explains the rationale for his recommendations.
Andy Grove, former chairman and CEO of Intel, is credited with driving the growth phase of Silicon Valley, was named Time’s Man of the Year, and is credited as the “Father of OKRs.” One example that I love: a new hire does poor work. His manager says: “He has to make his own mistakes…that’s how he learns!”
Grove writes: “absolutely wrong…the tuition is paid by his customers…[instead of by the manager].” Another gem: “Review rough drafts [you delegated]; don't wait until your…
From Ronny's list on data-driven enthusiasts, and believers in Twyman’s Law.
This is the book that started to unlock the idea that management was a skill that could be learned, honed, and deployed effectively.
Although it was published before I was born, it was written by one of our industry greats — Andy Grove, who was the former CEO of Intel. He was an equally skilled writer as he was a leader; he ran one of the biggest semiconductor companies on the planet.
In High Output Management, Andy packs all of his company leadership skills into simple analogies such as how to start and grow a breakfast café that just beautifully…
From James' list on engineers that want to become fantastic managers.
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