“There is no such thing as "healthy" competition within a knowledge organization; all internal competition is destructive. The nature of our work is that it cannot be done by any single person in isolation. Knowledge work is by definition collaborative.”
Quote by Tom DeMarco
Work
Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency
This book explores the concept of 'slack' in the workplace, advocating for a more balanced and sustainable approach to productivity and work-life balance. more
Author
Tom DeMarco
Tom DeMarco, born on August 20, 1940, is a renowned software engineer with extensive experience and in-depth research in the field of software engineering, particularly in software project management, software development processes, and software quality. He co-authored 'The Mythical Man-Month' with Tim Lister, which has had a profound impact on the field of software engineering. more
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