slack getting past burnout busywork and the myth of total efficiency

Book Details
SKU ID: G14000
ISBN: 0767907698
Published Year: 2002
Author: Tom DeMarco
Publisher: Broadway Books
Book Condition: Used Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition, but the pages are yellowish white.
Book Binding Type: Paper Back
Language: English
No. of Pages: 225
Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm
Availability: In Stock
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About the Book
Slack by Tom DeMarco challenges the conventional belief that maximum efficiency always leads to better organizational performance. Instead, the author argues that successful organizations need "slack"—the time, resources, and flexibility that foster creativity, innovation, learning, and adaptability. Through engaging examples and practical insights, DeMarco demonstrates how excessive workloads, rigid processes, and constant pressure can limit problem-solving, employee motivation, and long-term growth. The book explores leadership, organizational culture, project management, and workplace productivity while encouraging managers to create environments where people have the freedom to think, experiment, and innovate. Ideal for business leaders, project managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Slack offers a fresh perspective on sustainable productivity and building resilient organizations capable of thriving in an ever-changing business landscape.