High Output Management Summary

Summary of High Output Management Book by Andrew S. Grove

Name: High Output Management
Rating: 4.6 (3140 reviews)
Author: Andrew S. Grove

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Does it feel like everything is falling apart because you are not doing something right? Do you feel like your management skills are missing something? Have you been seeking balance amidst all of the tasks you have to complete as a manager? Your search for answers to these questions has rightly led you to this tidbit. Armed with 24 years teaching experience at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, former chairman of the board and CEO of Intel, Andrew S. Grove gives insight on what being a manager really means and how you can effectively deal with all the challenges that will come your way as you occupy this position.

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first key point

Your job will make a lot of demands on your skills and values, and people depend on you to always come through

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First of all, you need to understand that it's not going to be an easy ride. Times have changed and there are now lots of new concepts and phenomena to get used to. You need to be flexible enough to adapt to the new things, and disciplined enough to stand by the values that will keep you winning.

As hard as you work, it isn't enough to guarantee your success. Your success is the cumulative success of the people that you lead. And this is the major challenge. It might seem impossible to get people to do the right things and be their best at work, but it is possible especially when you are determined to give your best to making this happen.

Having first read this book in 1995, Ben Horowitz, author of “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” declared it to be a masterpiece that is worth even more than anyone bargained for. He also emphasizes how easy it is to understand the lessons in it, as they are well articulated and that it will help you embrace new management ideas, and relate to the already existing ones that have been upgraded. He insists that this book will come through even in the hardest situations you will face as a manager and will help you find solutions to the most complex dilemmas.

You really can do amazing in your career, your team can listen to you, and you can motivate them to do even more than they are currently. This is not just a dream. Find out how in the subsequent pages of this tidbit.

second key point

The regular checks and balances are what keep your business alive

If you had to serve eggs, toast and coffee to a customer, the 3 components would need to reach the customer at the same time. This requires you to apply basic steps of production in order to create and deliver products that the customer wants at a scheduled time, at an acceptable quality, and lowest possible cost. Since conditions are not always ideal for production, you have the responsibility of delivering a product at the time agreed upon while making the best profit out of the bargain.

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third key point

Your aim should be to increase productivity by doing the important things first

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Your success as a manager is measured by the output of your team

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Having meetings the wrong way will not only waste everyone's time, it will also destroy ideas

sixth key point

The difference between success and failure can be the quality of your decisions

seventh key point

It is important that you are always one step ahead; you have to think about the future

eighth key point

You are the one piece that holds all the other pieces of the puzzle together

ninth key point

Every organization needs rules, your job is to ensure that everyone sticks to them

tenth key point

Everyone on your team is an important player, but you need to show them

eleventh key point

Your managerial skills will be put to test everyday, some days more than others

twelfth key point

It is your job to constantly train your employees so they can get even better

thirteenth key point

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What is High Output Management about?

In this insightful and practical guide, a renowned business leader shares his expertise on effective management. Drawing from his experience as the CEO of a major technology company, the author provides valuable insights on how to maximize productivity, motivate employees, and make informed decisions. With a focus on operational excellence and leadership, this book offers indispensable advice for managers at all levels, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to enhance their management skills.

Who should read High Output Management

Managers seeking practical strategies for improving productivity and efficiency.
Entrepreneurs looking to optimize their business operations and management.
Students studying business or management seeking valuable insights and knowledge.

Topics in High Output Management

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