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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

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Tom DeMarco
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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