{"title":"Scott Berkun","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Scott Berkun, a renowned author in the realm of business and entrepreneurship. With a knack for blending storytelling with insightful analysis, Berkun’s books provide a unique perspective on modern workplace dynamics and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed titles is \u003cem\u003eThe Year Without Pants\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging account of his time at Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com. This fascinating book delves into the world of remote work, the challenges of virtual collaboration, and the future of work culture. Berkun’s straightforward and humorous approach sheds light on how unconventional work environments can foster creativity and productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone interested in the evolution of business practices, Scott Berkun’s works are a must-read for those seeking to understand the intricacies of workplace innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-year-without-pants-by-scott-berkun-9781118660638","title":"The Year Without Pants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA behind-the-scenes look at the firm behind WordPress.com and the unique work culture that contributes to its phenomenal success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e50 million websites, or twenty percent of the entire web, use WordPress software. The force behind WordPress.com 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's different about how they work, and what can other companies learn from their methods?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out, former Microsoft veteran Scott Berkun worked as a manager at WordPress.com, leading a team of young programmers developing new ideas. \u003cem\u003eThe Year Without Pants\u003c\/em\u003e shares the secrets of WordPress.com's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOffers a fast-paced and entertaining insider's account of how an amazing, powerful organization achieves impressive results\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes vital lessons about work culture and managing creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWritten by author and popular blogger Scott Berkun (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/scottberkun.com\"\u003escottberkun.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Year Without Pants\u003c\/em\u003e shares what every organization can learn from the world-changing ideas for the future of work at the heart of Automattic's success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855321321708,"sku":"9781118660638","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15ef5d40625f63a3a8e1575a5b0b3a0f.jpg?v=1759278975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scott-berkun.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}