High Output Management
by Andy Grove
"High Output Management" by Andy Grove is a guide for managers that emphasizes the importance of effective management practices in achieving high productivity and efficiency. Grove shares insights on decision-making, performance metrics, and the significance of a strong organizational culture, drawing from his experiences at Intel. The book provides practical tools and frameworks for managing teams and processes to maximize output.
19 curated highlights from this book
Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from High Output Management, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
The main job of a manager is to make sure that the team is working on the right things.
Decisions are the currency of management.
In the long run, the most successful companies are those that can adapt.
You cannot manage what you cannot measure.
A manager's job is to help the team become more productive.
Meetings are a mechanism for making decisions.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Effective feedback is crucial for improvement.
Time management is life management.
You need to know how to prioritize your tasks.
The only way to manage is to be a manager.
You can’t manage what you can’t measure.
In the end, the product is the only thing that matters.
Meetings are a symptom of bad organization.
An effective manager is one who can get things done through others.
Focus on the few things that really matter.
Communication is the key to success.
A manager’s job is to make sure that the right people are in the right jobs.
Good management is about getting people to do things they don’t want to do.