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THE YEAR WITHOUT PANTS. Wordpress and the Future of Work
by Berkun, Scott
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1118660633
- ISBN 13
- 9781118660638
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San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2013. First edition. hardcover. A fine copy in dust jacket. This copy is inscribed on the front endpaper. A behind-the-scenes look at the firm behind WordPress and the unique work culture that contributes to its phenomenal success 50 million websites, or twenty percent of the entire web, use WordPress software. The force behind WordPress is a convention-defying company called Automattic, Inc., whose 120 employees work from anywhere in the world they wish, barely use email, and launch improvements to their products dozens of times a day. With a fraction of the resources of Google, Amazon, or Facebook, they have a similar impact on the future of the Internet. How is this possible? What is different about how
they work and what can other companies learn from their methods? To find out, former Microsoft veteran Scott Berkun worked as a manager at WordPress, leading a team of young programmers developing new ideas. The Year Without Pants shares the secrets of WordPress phenomenal success from the inside. Berkun's story reveals insights on creativity, productivity, and leadership from the kind of workplace that might be in everyone's future. Offers a fast-paced and entertaining insider's account of how an amazing, powerful organization achieves impressive results. Includes vital lessons about work culture and managing creativity. Written by author and popular blogger Scott Berkun. The Year Without Pants shares what every organization can learn from the world-changing ideas for the future of work at the heart of Automattic's success.
they work and what can other companies learn from their methods? To find out, former Microsoft veteran Scott Berkun worked as a manager at WordPress, leading a team of young programmers developing new ideas. The Year Without Pants shares the secrets of WordPress phenomenal success from the inside. Berkun's story reveals insights on creativity, productivity, and leadership from the kind of workplace that might be in everyone's future. Offers a fast-paced and entertaining insider's account of how an amazing, powerful organization achieves impressive results. Includes vital lessons about work culture and managing creativity. Written by author and popular blogger Scott Berkun. The Year Without Pants shares what every organization can learn from the world-changing ideas for the future of work at the heart of Automattic's success.
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- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15166
- Title
- THE YEAR WITHOUT PANTS. Wordpress and the Future of Work
- Author
- Berkun, Scott
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 1118660633
- ISBN 13
- 9781118660638
- Publisher
- Jossey-Bass
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- wordpress, work future, signed and inscribed, internet, facebook, google, amazon, computers, software
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Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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