Powerful by Patty McCord
7 out of 10
Compared to other books this is a good book. Compared to other business manuals this is a great book.
In an industry that is trying to produce many identical products, a rigid repetitive system enforced by hierarchy makes some sense. The goal of software, however, is to build dynamic products that cater to variable customers in a quickly evolving market. As such, structure can be a curse.
McCord allots her prescriptions (treat people like adults, engage in healthy debate, understand the future, ...) along with many valid examples from her career.
In an industry that is trying to produce many identical products, a rigid repetitive system enforced by hierarchy makes some sense. The goal of software, however, is to build dynamic products that cater to variable customers in a quickly evolving market. As such, structure can be a curse.
McCord allots her prescriptions (treat people like adults, engage in healthy debate, understand the future, ...) along with many valid examples from her career.