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No Rules Rules

Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
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No Rules Rules by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings dives deep into the remarkable journey of Netflix, chronicling its meteoric rise from a simple DVD rental service to a global streaming giant. The narrative peels back the curtain on Netflix's unique work culture, examining the radical... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback

No Rules Rules

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No Rules Rules by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings dives deep into the remarkable journey of Netflix, chronicling its meteoric rise from a simple DVD rental service to a global streaming giant. The narrative peels back the curtain on Netflix's unique work culture, examining the radical management principles and innovative practices that drive the company's success.

With unlimited holidays, the abolition of traditional approval processes, and an emphasis on radical honesty, Netflix has built an organisational culture that shuns conventional wisdom. This book explores how these unorthodox strategies empower employees, foster creativity, and enable rapid adaptation to an ever-evolving industry.

Shortlisted for the 2020 Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year, No Rules Rules reveals the company's avant-garde approach to leadership and management. Co-authored by Reed Hastings, the Chairman and CEO of Netflix, and Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD business school, the book provides a comprehensive blueprint for building a dynamic and disruptive business.

The book presents Hastings' leadership philosophy, which challenges many of the accepted norms within corporate America. By sharing real-life examples and personal anecdotes, it underscores the core principles that underpin Netflix's innovative work environment. The authors delve into practical applications of these principles, demonstrating how other organisations can also embrace a culture of freedom and responsibility.

Whether you are interested in learning about groundbreaking management techniques, seeking inspiration for fostering a creative workforce, or simply curious about the inner workings of one of the most influential companies in the world, No Rules Rules offers invaluable insights. This compelling book is more than just a guide for business leaders; it is a manifesto for anyone who wants to redefine creativity and efficiency in the modern workplace.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753560969

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: W H Allen

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Reed Hastings (Author) Reed Hastings is an entrepreneur who has revolutionised entertainment since co-founding Netflix in 1997, serving as its chairman and CEO since 1999. His first company, Pure Software, was launched in 1991 and acquired just before Netflix was launched. Reed served on the California State Board of Education from 2000 to 2004 and is an active educational philanthropist. He has sat on the board of several educational organisations including Dreambox Learning, KIPP and Pahara. He received a BA from Bowdoin College in 1983 and an MSCS in artificial intelligence from Stanford University in 1988. Between Bowdoin and Stanford, Reed served in the Peace Corps as a volunteer teacher in Southern Africa. Erin Meyer (Author) Erin Meyer is the author of The Culture Map- Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business, and a professor at INSEAD, one of the world's leading international business schools. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and Forbes.com. In 2019, Erin was selected by the Thinkers50 as one of the fifty most influential business thinkers in the world. She received an MBA from INSEAD in 2004 and she currently lives in Paris, France. In 1994-95 Erin also served in the Peace Corps as a volunteer teacher in Southern Africa. Visit erinmeyer.com for more information.

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