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High Output Management vs The Righteous Mind

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of High Output Management by Andrew Grove and The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt.

At a glance

High Output Management The Righteous Mind
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 272 448
Reading time ~6.8 h ~11.2 h
Published 1983 2012
Author Andrew Grove Jonathan Haidt
Category Strategy & Management Strategy & Management
Publisher Vintage Vintage

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 The Righteous Mind if…

  • You're interested in strategy & management.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2012).

Key takeaways — High Output Management

  • Unawain ang Managerial Leverage, at ituon ang iyong oras sa mga gawain na may pinakamalaking positibong epekto sa kabuuang output ng iyong koponan.
  • Ipatupad ang OKR (Objectives and Key Results) upang masiguro na ang bawat taktikal na layunin ay mathematically na nakahanay sa pangkalahatang estratehikong misyon ng organisasyon.
  • Ituring ang Pagsasanay at Motibasyon bilang dalawang pangunahing kasangkapan ng isang manager upang mapabuti ang pagganap, na ginagawang pangunahing pangangailangan sa operasyon ang pag-unlad ng empleyado, sa halip na isang HR na gawain lamang.
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Key takeaways — The Righteous Mind

  • Gamitin ang Theory of Moral Foundations sa pagpapalago ng kultura ng iyong organisasyon, tiyaking umaayon ang misyon nito sa anim na pangunahing halaga ng tao upang mas mapalakas ang suporta ng mga empleyado.
  • Unahin ang Elepante (Intuwisyon) sa iyong estratehikong komunikasyon, alamin na tatanggapin lamang ng tao ang iyong mga lohikal na argumento (Rider) kung nakakaramdam sila ng emosyonal na pagkakaugnay sa iyong layunin.
  • Paigtingin ang Hive-Level Cooperation sa iyong koponan gamit ang mga karaniwang simbolo at laban, tulad ng mga suliranin sa merkado, na sumasalamin sa likas na pang-agham na drive ng tao para sa kolektibong moral na pagkilos.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with High Output Management. If you want a different angle on the same topic, The Righteous Mind is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is High Output Management or The Righteous Mind 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 The Righteous Mind focuses on strategy & management. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, High Output Management or The Righteous Mind? +

High Output Management is shorter (272 pages, ~6.8 hours) compared to The Righteous Mind (448 pages, ~11.2 hours).

Should I read High Output Management or The Righteous Mind 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.