Some useful recipes to improve the effectiveness of virtual meetings while improving the togetherness of teams. I liked reading about the scientific rSome useful recipes to improve the effectiveness of virtual meetings while improving the togetherness of teams. I liked reading about the scientific reasoning/background for each category, and the many alternatives offered for each....more
A bit of nostalgia read for me. I grew up in Central Massachusetts during the Celtics Bird era. My first basketball memories were faint ones of the 19A bit of nostalgia read for me. I grew up in Central Massachusetts during the Celtics Bird era. My first basketball memories were faint ones of the 1981 finals, and I sat riveted throughout the 1983-1988 years.
Larry is such an icon for me and drives me to improve my work ethic. A fun read, published while he was still recovering from Achilles surgery in 1989, so it does not include his return after the surgery or his time on the Dream team in 1992....more
This book keeps it real. I always appreciate books that get right to the point and dispense useful information that does not ignore the nuances that oThis book keeps it real. I always appreciate books that get right to the point and dispense useful information that does not ignore the nuances that often thwart the use of the recommendations. Ms. Hogan has clearly lived this experience that she describes in the book, giving the advice credibility. The book weaves together best practice concepts like RACI and Eisenhower matrices, and adapts their use to the 'real' and fast paced world of building computer software to serve over the web.
I would highly recommend this book to be on par with Andy Grove's High Output Management, which is in my opinion one of the very best books ever published on running a technology division....more
Good advice that covers the lifecycle of going remote, building teams, gauging performance, caring for the team and handling team departures, all remoGood advice that covers the lifecycle of going remote, building teams, gauging performance, caring for the team and handling team departures, all remotely. The recommendations run the gamut from practical and pragmatic; to psychological....more
A delightful reflection on the making of one of my favorite movies of all time. Lots of great anecdotes from a variety of the cast, the author of the A delightful reflection on the making of one of my favorite movies of all time. Lots of great anecdotes from a variety of the cast, the author of the book, director and producer. Clearly this was a memorable experience for the cast, even for those who have had a prolific career in movies outside of the Princess Bride....more
Spoken from the point of view of a father writing a letter to his son, the author takes you through his own life, referencing family milestones and shSpoken from the point of view of a father writing a letter to his son, the author takes you through his own life, referencing family milestones and showing the deeper meaning in the events of their lives. As a father of a bi-racial son and daughter, this was the essential book explaining part of their heritage that I never knew I needed....more
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