There is clearly an intent aspect involved which is why it is such a gray area and difficult to legislate. According to AC-know-it-all's definition above, The Slashdot Effect is a DDoS.
Whenever you're called on to make up your mind, and you're hampered by not having any, the best way to solve the dilemma, you'll find, is simply by spinning a penny. No - not so that chance shall decide the affair while you're passively standing there moping; but the moment the penny is up in the air, you suddenly know what you're hoping
When I see books like this on people's desks, I am thankful those people are working to become better at their jobs - a healthy sign the company is hiring good people.
Reading is only one part of becoming better at what you do but it is an important part. This certainly applies to technology. You have to write code to be a good programmer but reading technical books will help make you a better one.
Perhaps I am reading too much into your post but I don't understand how someone can categorically dismiss management books. Are there any you find useful/good? Is your opinion possibly a reflection of the number of bad managers out there rather than commentary about the quality of the books?
BTW, I particularly enjoyed "Seven Habits" and I thought most of it applied both to my professional and personal life.
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There is clearly an intent aspect involved which is why it is such a gray area and difficult to legislate. According to AC-know-it-all's definition above, The Slashdot Effect is a DDoS.
When I see books like this on people's desks, I am thankful those people are working to become better at their jobs - a healthy sign the company is hiring good people. Reading is only one part of becoming better at what you do but it is an important part. This certainly applies to technology. You have to write code to be a good programmer but reading technical books will help make you a better one. Perhaps I am reading too much into your post but I don't understand how someone can categorically dismiss management books. Are there any you find useful/good? Is your opinion possibly a reflection of the number of bad managers out there rather than commentary about the quality of the books? BTW, I particularly enjoyed "Seven Habits" and I thought most of it applied both to my professional and personal life.