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About this book
The must-read summary of Tom DeMarco's book: "Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork and the Myth of Total Efficiency". This complete summary of the ideas from Tom DeMarco's book "Slack" shows that companies who constantly insist on efficiency are actually creating an environment where they limit flexibility, reduce the capacity for creativity and increase burnout in employees. In his book, the author explains that effective managers should be able to identify and introduce exactly the right amount of slack within working practices in order to avoid these outcomes. This summary introduces four key components for implementing this philosophy and the two different types of slack that will create the best working environment with high levels of efficiency. Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand key concepts
• Expand your knowledge To learn more, read "Slack" and discover the key to creating a flexible working environment that will get the best out of your employees.
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- Book Presentation: Slack by Tom Demarco