First, Break All the Rules
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
271
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman is a non-fiction book that challenges standard management techniques, advocating for revolutionary practices based on interviews with over 80,000 managers. The authors identify 12 key workplace characteristics that foster employee satisfaction and emphasize hiring based on talent, focusing on strengths, and defining outcomes rather than process.
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Buckingham and Coffman's First, Break All the Rules offers insightful strategies drawn from extensive Gallup research. Praised for its actionable advice on effective management, it challenges conventional wisdom. Critics note its repetitive nature and occasional lack of depth. Overall, it's a valuable read for managers seeking practical, research-backed guidance.
Ideal for managers and business leaders, readers who appreciate First, Break All the Rules enjoy works like Good to Great by Jim Collins and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. They favor data-driven insights on employee management, leadership, and organizational success.
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Book • Nonfiction
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1999
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