// Book comparison
High Output Management vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of High Output Management by Andrew Grove and Think Again by Adam Grant.
High Output Management
by Andrew Grove
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| High Output Management | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 272 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~6.8 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 1983 | 2021 |
| Author | Andrew Grove | Adam Grant |
| Category | Strategy & Management | Leadership |
| Publisher | Vintage | Viking |
Choose High Output Management if…
- → You're interested in strategy & management.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.8 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — High Output Management
- ✓ Understand Managerial Leverage, focusing your time on activities that provide the highest positive impact on the collective output of your entire team.
- ✓ Implement OKR (Objectives and Key Results) to ensure that every individual's tactical goals are mathematically aligned with the organization's overarching strategic mission.
- ✓ Treat Training and Motivation as the only two tools a manager has to improve performance, making employee development a core operational requirement rather than an HR task.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopt a Scientist Mindset by treating your business strategies as hypotheses that require constant testing and validation against new market data and feedback.
- ✓ Cultivate Confident Humility, acknowledging the limits of your knowledge to remain open to better ideas and more accurate strategic insights from your workforce.
- ✓ Foster a Rethinking Culture within your team by rewarding the 'courage to be wrong' and encouraging the regular questioning of established organizational best practices.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with High Output Management. If you specifically need leadership, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is High Output Management or Think Again better? +
High Output Management has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. High Output Management focuses on strategy & management, while Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, High Output Management or Think Again? +
High Output Management is shorter (272 pages, ~6.8 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read High Output Management or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with High Output Management. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.