They have created an almost cult-like culture – which has its downsides as well.īock does include a chapter entitled “It’s not all Rainbows and Unicorns” in which he points out a number of problems, mistakes and challenges they’ve had in creating and sustaining their culture. It has been ranked many times in many surveys as the best place to work. This book is Lazlo Bock’s story about the (mostly) good sides of the Google culture – how Google has become a leader in creativity and innovation, with bright and engaged employees taking it to amazing success in the market place, making a huge impact on the world. But betware – it is nearly 400 pages long and is loaded with content. My Impressions: This is a really good look at what a key insider sees as the fundamentals of the Google culture. He concludes with chapters on new ideas for retaining great people and keeping the culture alive, as they encounter new problems that arise out of such a different approach to culture and decision making. He argues that getting and keeping the best people is the foundation of a great culture, so he begins by offering extensive insights into Google’s hiring practices, and then moves on to how they changed management practices to keep those great people happy, engaged, and productive. Summary in 3 sentences: From his perspective as Google’s head of People Operations (traditionally known as HR) Lazlo Bock describes the culture at Google, how they created it, how they sustain it.
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Why this Book: Suggested to me by my friend Jay as a good book to read with some others at work.