Рикардо Семлер управлява компанията си по необикновен начин, превръщайки застаряващия бизнес на баща си, бразилската корпорация Семко, в най-револю...
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Aug 07, 2007
kareem
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one of the most influential books i've read.
original review posted here:
http://www.reemer.com/archives/2004/06/1...
I first heard of Maverick author Ricardo Semler when I came across a blurb for his new book called The Seven-Day Weekend in a copy of Inc Magazine a few months back. Semler's counter-intuitive approach to running a business immediately intruiged me, because it seemed to solve many of the employee satisfaction problems that plague most North America More...
original review posted here:
http://www.reemer.com/archives/2004/06/1...
I first heard of Maverick author Ricardo Semler when I came across a blurb for his new book called The Seven-Day Weekend in a copy of Inc Magazine a few months back. Semler's counter-intuitive approach to running a business immediately intruiged me, because it seemed to solve many of the employee satisfaction problems that plague most North America More...
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Sep 27, 2011
Христо
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Рикардо Семлер разказва за своята компания “Семко”, станала обща
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Кой ли не ми препоръча тази книга. За немалко време беше и сред бестселърите на “Книга за теб”, макар че издателство “Жанет 45” са далеч по-известни с художествената си литература. Но в крайна сметка мразя да си съставям мнение за заглавие, ако не съм го чел (оставил съм тази дивна предубеденост за вампирските шитове (изключвам трилогията “Напаст”, ест), чиклити и прочие). Затова грабна More...
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Кой ли не ми препоръча тази книга. За немалко време беше и сред бестселърите на “Книга за теб”, макар че издателство “Жанет 45” са далеч по-известни с художествената си литература. Но в крайна сметка мразя да си съставям мнение за заглавие, ако не съм го чел (оставил съм тази дивна предубеденост за вампирските шитове (изключвам трилогията “Напаст”, ест), чиклити и прочие). Затова грабна More...
May 16, 2011
قصي
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كتاب فريد في موضوعه! قد تضعه في خانة السير الذاتية أو خانة المغامرات الواقعية ولكنه ولاشك كتاب ناجح في فن الإدارة
ولكن إذا ظننته كتاباً تتعلم منه نظريات الإدارة والأساليب المتعلقة بذلك ، فسيخيب ظنك لأنك لن تجد تنظيراً أو تقنيات بل تجد شخصاً –ريكاردو سيملر- بذل نفسه ووقته في سبيل فكرته ، وعمل من قلبه ليحقق ما يسميه الديقراطية في العمل. وبذلك خالف ما ورثه عن أبيه الذي أسس الشركة وأدارها بقدرة فنية وإدارية قوية
الديمقراطية في نظر سيملر هي أن يدير الموظفون أنفسهم بأنفسهم لأنه إذا ربحت الش More...
ولكن إذا ظننته كتاباً تتعلم منه نظريات الإدارة والأساليب المتعلقة بذلك ، فسيخيب ظنك لأنك لن تجد تنظيراً أو تقنيات بل تجد شخصاً –ريكاردو سيملر- بذل نفسه ووقته في سبيل فكرته ، وعمل من قلبه ليحقق ما يسميه الديقراطية في العمل. وبذلك خالف ما ورثه عن أبيه الذي أسس الشركة وأدارها بقدرة فنية وإدارية قوية
الديمقراطية في نظر سيملر هي أن يدير الموظفون أنفسهم بأنفسهم لأنه إذا ربحت الش More...
Feb 19, 2011
Domonic
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A truly inspirational experiment in genius business thought and psychology, unleashing everything that's good about people and work ...
Ricardo Semmler let people set their own wages: the highly competents undervalued themeselves and their skills set their's low; the incompetents overvalued themselves ... and they deservedly left ... eventually ...
See what happens when you invite free market economics inside the company ...
... and that's just the start of it More...
Ricardo Semmler let people set their own wages: the highly competents undervalued themeselves and their skills set their's low; the incompetents overvalued themselves ... and they deservedly left ... eventually ...
See what happens when you invite free market economics inside the company ...
... and that's just the start of it More...
Apr 13, 2010
Gerald
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Ricardo Semler describes his book about his Brazilian company - Semco - as "an invitation." A guide to a business philosophy with one underlying objective: "to make people look forward to coming to work in the morning." Well, yes and no.
Semler explains how he turned Semco from a traditional, pyramid structure organisation in which bosses pass down instructions through multiple layers of management, into a transparent, democratic workplace in which everyone co More...
Semler explains how he turned Semco from a traditional, pyramid structure organisation in which bosses pass down instructions through multiple layers of management, into a transparent, democratic workplace in which everyone co More...
May 11, 2011
Johann
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In a very personal, yet profound and serious manner, Ricardo Semler shares principles of a truly democratic workplace. Transparency, flexible structures and a different understanding of “hierarchy” are some of the cornerstones that make Semco a successful living experiment worth following.
Of the business books I recently read, it's probably only Peter Drucker's books that have the same disruptive quality as Maverick. The only question that's bugging me: why are there so many people r More...
Of the business books I recently read, it's probably only Peter Drucker's books that have the same disruptive quality as Maverick. The only question that's bugging me: why are there so many people r More...
Jan 07, 2010
Ash
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This is an engrossing story about how Semler turned his father's company from an antiquated, authoritarian business to one based on democracy, fairness, transparency and trust, where change is the only constant. It's full of anecdotes about how conflict and pressure (both internal and external) drove him to abandon most of the received wisdom about how companies should be run.
While I was reading the book I made a list of the changes Semler instigated - forty-three altogether. They More...
While I was reading the book I made a list of the changes Semler instigated - forty-three altogether. They More...
Jan 04, 2011
One of Cambridge Sustainability's Top 50 Books for Sustainability, as voted for by our alumni network of over 3,000 senior leaders from around the world. To find out more, click here.
Maverick is essentially Ricardo Semler's autobiography, about how he transformed the business of Semco, a Brazilian ship-building supplies manufacturer, into a diversified and highly innovative manufacturing and services company. Semler took over as chief execuitve of the company from his father at the b More...
Maverick is essentially Ricardo Semler's autobiography, about how he transformed the business of Semco, a Brazilian ship-building supplies manufacturer, into a diversified and highly innovative manufacturing and services company. Semler took over as chief execuitve of the company from his father at the b More...
Jan 11, 2011
Kellyann
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couldn't have picked up at a better time, while i was already being forced to re-evaluate my management style. this wacky Brazilian took everything considered standard practice in the workplace and turned it on its head. procedure manuals - don't need 'em. hours and salaries - let the employees set them. my big take-aways are the importance of true transparency and the commitment to change as the norm. for the first, things like salaries and the true story behind why someone leaves come to
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Sep 14, 2007
Partha
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Maverick was a true maverick when he wrote the book way back in 1993..
Even now Ricardo Semler's empowerment and autonomy to his employees/stakeholders in the company is outstanding..
I still haven't come across an organisation which across ranks empowers employees to take a call on their salaries, perks, bonus, allowances, promotions and of course which part of the office they want to sit and work..
the extreme open culture ricardo semler cultivated in his old economy More...
Even now Ricardo Semler's empowerment and autonomy to his employees/stakeholders in the company is outstanding..
I still haven't come across an organisation which across ranks empowers employees to take a call on their salaries, perks, bonus, allowances, promotions and of course which part of the office they want to sit and work..
the extreme open culture ricardo semler cultivated in his old economy More...
Mar 31, 2010
Peter
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This book chronicles the growth of Semco and it's unique policies, perhaps the strongest example of which is that a great percentage of its workers set their own wages and hours. It essentially makes the case that a truly focused commitment to long-term organizational performance requires entertaining unorthodox paradigms, and especially, thinking through their anthropological ramifications. Good worker conditions are almost an inevitable side effect. Inspiring, highly recommended.
Sep 05, 2009
nitin
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Maverick is simply an awesome book. It describes the story of a son taking over his family business and all the steps he took to create a democratic workplace. This meant: no secretaries ; set your own salary ; mandatory vacation ; and hardly any rules. It is inspirational to read the story of someone creating such a unique workplace culture.
Feb 13, 2011
Shonjoy
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This book was like a dream. He has shown, how breaking the rules doesn't really matter as long as you do it your way and it brings results. He has shown how to trust people. This book has opened a lot windows in my mind and gave me confidence to play around with stuff. Looking forward to apply these thoughts in my own venture.
Aug 06, 2010
Scott
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Read Ricardo Semler's "The Seven-Day Weekend" first and let it sink in... Then after a year or so, read this book by Semler.
For those of you who don't know, Semler is the CEO of Semco, Inc., in Brazil, and details how he broke every rule and principle taught by Harvard Business School and its wannabes, and has a hugely profitable business in spite of Brazil's notoriously difficult business climate. Recommended (but read "The Seven Day Weekend" first...)!
For those of you who don't know, Semler is the CEO of Semco, Inc., in Brazil, and details how he broke every rule and principle taught by Harvard Business School and its wannabes, and has a hugely profitable business in spite of Brazil's notoriously difficult business climate. Recommended (but read "The Seven Day Weekend" first...)!
Nov 15, 2007
Gabe
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This is one of my all time favorite books. It's a glimpse at how work life could be for every person on the planet, if only we had enough courageous people stand up to fight for it. What's more is the author's story doesn't just speak to business and working, but to truly living. And he talks from experience having actually implemented the things he talks about. I think his philosophy about work and play is profound and aims toward a more civilized, perhaps even enlightened way of existing.
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Aug 14, 2011
Donghun
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A life-altering book.
If somethings exist, then it is possible.
After reading this fascinating book, I came to envision something beyond the conventional and aspire to be an entrepreneur to make the difference.
If somethings exist, then it is possible.
After reading this fascinating book, I came to envision something beyond the conventional and aspire to be an entrepreneur to make the difference.
Sep 23, 2010
Pedro
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Amazing book about a different approach on management.
My first reaction when I realized that the book is from 1993 was to check if the company SEMCO still existed and to my surprise, not only the company existed, but kept growing since.
My first reaction when I realized that the book is from 1993 was to check if the company SEMCO still existed and to my surprise, not only the company existed, but kept growing since.
Jun 13, 2010
Marcin
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Excellent and inspiring book. Excellent not for its style (yet it reads very well) but primarily for the ideas. The best antidote to aged, obsolete yet still omnipresent command & control management style. Semco is the place you want to work in. I'm sorry Henry Ford, I'm sorry Frederick Winslow Taylor - you were just simply plain wrong.
Jan 25, 2009
Jeff
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Hardback. Excellent business book...especially if you are in a leadership position. It talks about business, Brazil, and human potential (some of my favorite topics). Relevant to me at my stage in life. Brilliant.
Mar 26, 2009
Samir
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"I read this book long time back and still has stayed on my mind as a book that tells a story of how creative you can be while doing something so everyday. Good read indeed.
Jan 21, 2012
Neycho
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"Това означава ли, че работниците могат да уволняват шефовете си? Май да, като се има предвид, че който получава ниски оценки, сам напуска Семко така или иначе."
Анархистът - мениджър. Японският метод за управление, пречупен през западните възгледи - една от книгите, които всеки занимаващ се с управление в някакъв вид трябва задължително да осмисли и приложи идеите. More...
Анархистът - мениджър. Японският метод за управление, пречупен през западните възгледи - една от книгите, които всеки занимаващ се с управление в някакъв вид трябва задължително да осмисли и приложи идеите. More...
Oct 03, 2009
Jeremy
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Not just rethinking corporate structures... but rethinking everything. Opening your mind to the possibilities that have always been there and not passing it by due to public assumptions. Imagine a work place where you feel like you make a difference. That you are hired for YOU, not just so you can fill a slot. As many other reviews already state, it's got a solution for a democratic work place where you set your own salary and vote for who your boss is.
Ricardo Semler learned that More...
Ricardo Semler learned that More...
Jan 18, 2010
Trak
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Read this for University - interesting premise but I always thought it would be too difficult for Western management styles to adopt.
Jan 18, 2010
J
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Interesting topics of corporate life and how people make the difference. Success is people, thinking outside the box, striving.
Jun 01, 2009
Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace by Ricardo Semler (1993)
Oct 04, 2008
Michelle
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A super successful business where the owner has turned over voting rights on every major decision entirely to his workers. He gets one vote too, and lots of money. His next book, the Seven-Day Weekend, includes some of the creative workplace benefits his employees have thought up and voted in, such as "Retire-A-Little", which offers part time to needed people when they're raising their family in return for an unsecured promise of their paid time after traditional retirement years. Sem
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