[CLUE-Talk] Pointy-Haired Boss (WAS: The Microsoft penalty that isn't - Tech News - CNET.com)

[Chris K. Chew]

Sheesh Kevin, I'm starting to think that you would get along pretty well
with my project manager.  His old job sent him to the south someplace to
study the Deming approach to management.  We even have hoshin's
periodically.

I read all of the time, any kind of book.  I am sure that reading various
things help me be a more effective and organized programmer.  It does the
same for my citizenship.

Jim Collins is now in the reading list.  Thanks!

Chris

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:clue-talk-admin at clue.denver.co.us]On Behalf Of Kevin Cullis
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 11:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [CLUE-Talk] The Microsoft penalty that isn't - Tech News -
CNET.com


Chris,

Finally, someone is reading more than geek books ;-)  I wish more geeks
would read the non geek books so that they could become better geeks.

I find that his "Built to Last" and "Good to Great" are a package to be
read together.

Ok, Jim Collins web site is:

http://www.jimcollins.com

Now if someone will read about Deming, it's one more nail in the PHB's
coffin. ;-)

Kevin

"Chris K. Chew" wrote:
>
> My project manager just finished that book and says it has changed the way
> he looks at business altogether.  Looks like it's time for a trip to the
> tattered cover...
>
> Chris

>
> Or the PHB's tell you NOT to think and leave you brain at home before
> you come to work!! Or, they use the intimidation factor because they
> want to look better than you.
>
> Read the book "Good to Great" by Jim Collins, it tells you WHO NOT to
> work for. Check out his Readings page.
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