David Heinemeier HanssonProgrammer and creator · Ruby on Rails, Basecamp
”He wrote a fantastic book called Maverick that was great inspiration to me and I know to Jason as well.”
Maverick
the success story behind the world's most unusual workplace
Ricardo Semler · 1993 · 356 pages
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About the book
Ricardo Semler challenges every convention of business management by transforming Semco, a traditional Brazilian factory, into an experiment in corporate democracy. Maverick recounts how he implemented revolutionary practices such as flexible schedules, full financial transparency, and participatory decision-making.
An inspiring read about how to completely reimagine organizational structure in favor of autonomy, innovation, and human satisfaction, proving that companies can thrive when they truly trust their employees.
Book details
| Author | Ricardo Semler |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1993 |
| Pages | 356 |
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Jason FriedCo-founder and CEO · Basecamp, Hey
”It was @ricardosemler’s 1990’s book Maverick that really gave me the extra boost to courage to run 37signals/Basecamp our way…”
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