Ricardo Semler thinks that companies ought to put employee freedom and satisfaction ahead of corporate goals.
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Jan 16, 2009
M. Fazid
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Sebenarnya saya baca versi terjemahannya yaitu "Revolusi Bisnis Abad ke 21 - Dengan jiwa merdeka meningkatkan profit dan produktivitas" di tulis oleh Ricardo Semler, CEO SemCo.
Buku ini berkisah tentang bagaimana SemCo, di bawah komando Ricardo Semler, menjadi perusahaan dengan rata2 tumbuh pertahun di atas 40%, dengan manajemen yang benar2 berbeda dengan perusahaan yang ada di Dunia.
Semco menerapkan banyak manajemen yang "nyleneh" untuk perusahaan yang ber More...
Buku ini berkisah tentang bagaimana SemCo, di bawah komando Ricardo Semler, menjadi perusahaan dengan rata2 tumbuh pertahun di atas 40%, dengan manajemen yang benar2 berbeda dengan perusahaan yang ada di Dunia.
Semco menerapkan banyak manajemen yang "nyleneh" untuk perusahaan yang ber More...
Nov 06, 2010
Mandy
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I had to read this book for a class I'm taking. This book made me think a lot about the workplace and why bosses feel the need to exert such control over employees. It was written by the owner of a large company who has decided to actually step back and trust his employees. He describes the company philosophies and values and how he's let go of control and treats his employees like the working adults that they are. It was a very good philosophy in my opinion, but most bosses would not be abl
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Nov 07, 2011
Robert
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Ricardo Semler is one (probably the only one, now that I think about it) of the most original thinkers in business today. This is a follow-up book to Maverick, the only five-star business book I've ever read. The Seven Day Weekend goes into a bit more detail about Semco's unique workplace culture, where workplace democracy is the norm. Employees set their own pay and hours, can avoid fixed jobs, follow both their business and personal instincts and vote on both their bosses and company decisions
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Aug 27, 2007
kareem
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original review posted here:
http://www.reemer.com/archives/2004/07/0...
This is Semler's second book, and it reads a lot like a management strategy guide containing principles with anecdotes from Semco that illustrate those principles compared to Maverick, which read like a story of the highs and lows of the organizational experiments conducted at Semco.
Semler's main points thus far are:
1. Ask "why" several times when making a decision
Asking " More...
http://www.reemer.com/archives/2004/07/0...
This is Semler's second book, and it reads a lot like a management strategy guide containing principles with anecdotes from Semco that illustrate those principles compared to Maverick, which read like a story of the highs and lows of the organizational experiments conducted at Semco.
Semler's main points thus far are:
1. Ask "why" several times when making a decision
Asking " More...
Apr 27, 2011
Angie
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An engaging read that gave me much to consider. I agree with Semler's point of view--to let people have a life, to give them freedom to choose their direction, and give them full information and control.
How freeing to rid yourself of what he calls 'boarding school issues.' I aspire to have a company that runs on the principles set out in this book. Sometimes, though, the way he claims things work at his companies seems impossible to pull off. I'd like to hear from employees to see if the stories More...
How freeing to rid yourself of what he calls 'boarding school issues.' I aspire to have a company that runs on the principles set out in this book. Sometimes, though, the way he claims things work at his companies seems impossible to pull off. I'd like to hear from employees to see if the stories More...
Mar 30, 2008
Cameron
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Ricardo Semler...always an entertaining read. For those of you who think business is full of stupidity (but perhaps still worth saving), this book is for you.
The Seven-day Weekend is actually nothing like the incredibly obnoxious 4-hour Workweek and was published several years earlier. The theme of this book is how the blurring of our private lives and work lives has led to the seven-day workweek, and how this should be re-conceptualized as the seven-day weekend. This would be a More...
The Seven-day Weekend is actually nothing like the incredibly obnoxious 4-hour Workweek and was published several years earlier. The theme of this book is how the blurring of our private lives and work lives has led to the seven-day workweek, and how this should be re-conceptualized as the seven-day weekend. This would be a More...
May 06, 2011
Steve
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A good counter to "The Four Hour Workweek".
At times the author is a little full of himself and how special his company is, but on the whole he has some great ideas about how to set up a company where employees are truly motivated. A good complement to "Drive: The Truth behind what motivates us."
Contains plenty of inspirational anecdotes and ideas. Worth the time investment...
At times the author is a little full of himself and how special his company is, but on the whole he has some great ideas about how to set up a company where employees are truly motivated. A good complement to "Drive: The Truth behind what motivates us."
Contains plenty of inspirational anecdotes and ideas. Worth the time investment...
Jan 14, 2009
Pete
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Are we living in a democracy and working in military-style environments? SEMCO offers an alternative (and viable) solution -- open the books, the rules and interworkings of the business to the people whose fates are ultimately tied to the company's success: the employees.
I took a lot from this book -- its perspective is fresh and pretty audacious, but very inspirational.
I took a lot from this book -- its perspective is fresh and pretty audacious, but very inspirational.
Feb 28, 2009
Daniel
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The author and CEO of his company takes questioning and experimentation with workplace rules and corporate structure as far as possible not only in words but in actions. Good reading for those interested in envisioning the future of the business world.
Apr 12, 2011
Laura
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VERY thought-provoking, though I am still not convinced that this really works and Ricardo isn't living in some kind of dream world with amazing employees who all want to do the right thing :) Still, I think this is something every executive should read.
Dec 16, 2009
evan
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he's not a particularly good author, and i think many of his arguments are crap. the book rambles along without much direction.
however, the ideas that are put forth in the book are great. essentially, he is questioning a lot of the traditional business practices, and giving examples from his own company of a different way of doing things. of course, part of the reason i like the book is that i have a very similar philosophy in how an ideal company would be run - i'm sure some of More...
however, the ideas that are put forth in the book are great. essentially, he is questioning a lot of the traditional business practices, and giving examples from his own company of a different way of doing things. of course, part of the reason i like the book is that i have a very similar philosophy in how an ideal company would be run - i'm sure some of More...
Jan 26, 2008
Jerry
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I think Google works this way a lot, but Semler kind of came up with it on his own.
Most of the great ideas in here are about trust. Trusting your employees, your business partners and pretty much everyone else. And not writing down too much in terms of rules & regulations, long-term plans and other things that constrain your wiggle room as you turn plans into reality.
Semler didn't get any of this from his Dad, who founded the company and was of the opposite temperament: More...
Most of the great ideas in here are about trust. Trusting your employees, your business partners and pretty much everyone else. And not writing down too much in terms of rules & regulations, long-term plans and other things that constrain your wiggle room as you turn plans into reality.
Semler didn't get any of this from his Dad, who founded the company and was of the opposite temperament: More...
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Apr 02, 2011
Evan
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He's willing to ask "why" and that really permeates the whole book. I appreciated that he's willing to dig into every aspect of business and leave no stone unturned. What he comes up with is the first sensible critique of modern business methodology I've heard. We'll aside from the snark factor of the comic Dilbert.
Even if you're not in business, we worth a read.
Even if you're not in business, we worth a read.
May 25, 2009
Hillary
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This was such an inspiring book. One of my friends at work that is into management books suggested it. I've never read a management book and just the genre sounded dry, but it was quite the contrary. Just reading the first chapter, I was hooked. I've watched several lectures and interviews of Ricardo Semler since then. He's a real innovator. I'd love to work for his company!
Oct 28, 2008
Steven
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This book is a wonderful guide to the way work *could* be. It charts the way that employees and managers could work together, could collaborate, and solve problems that would otherwise cause hate and discontent.
It is both the best and worst book to read if you're stuck in a workplace that reminds you of Dilbert.
It is both the best and worst book to read if you're stuck in a workplace that reminds you of Dilbert.
Nov 15, 2007
Gabe
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As stated in my review on Ricardo's first book, "Maverick!", this sequel discusses his progress on ridding the earth of Taylorism and implementing a life where work complements life and is not an end unto itself. Again, I highly suggest this book.
Jun 24, 2008
Lisa
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ricardo semler is a breath of fresh air when it comes to rethinking working. it's radically sensical, ethical and humane. hooray.
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Jan 17, 2012
Angela
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interesting concepts - fun to think about - love the idea of liking and trusting the employees
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