I’ve read almost halfway through the book Managing Humans, by Michael Lopp, and just thought that I would post a quick update.
Verdict: It has a lot of character, especially for a management book, and I really like it.
Let me explain.
The book is told from the point of view of the same fictional character Michael Lopp uses on his website: Rands. Rands is semi-fictional, just like all the characters and stories in his book – while they derive from real experiences and situations they’re actually fake. But they do an amazing job conveying the message.
I like that the book doesn’t sound too definitive. At no point do I get the feeling that this book has the exact answers, but at every point I keep thinking about how the concepts apply to my own job (I’m a software developer by the way…). Not feeling like I’m reading a text book makes me feel more relaxed and actually helps me process the information better.
Anyway… I like the book. It’s easy to read, makes me think, and is funny at times. I’m reading for pleasure yet I’m still learning so much. Thanks Rands.
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