Four books that might interest you

Risk

How to make the right decisions. 

• Author: Gerd Gigerenzer
• Publisher: Pantheon Verlag, 2020
• Pages: 400
• ISBN: 9783570554425

The age of enlightenment is far from over. Gerd Gigerenzer, who has spent a lifetime studying the topic of "decision-making", reveals how we still harbor illusory expectations in our struggle for certainties. We believe that there is certain knowledge about the future - namely from experts. However, these "guardians of knowledge" often think and act irrationally and thus frequently harm the common good. The Berlin psychologist's book is far more than an appeal to readers to finally follow their own reason and face the facts of everyday life with an alert and critical mind. It is pure enlightenment. Using his impressive research findings, Gigerenzer not only shows how immature modern man is. He also shows them a way to free themselves from wrong thinking. GetAbstract recommends this enlightening read to all entrepreneurs and managers as well as anyone who does not want to lose track of their life and business in a world of uncertainty.

Accelerate

The DevOps mindset. 24 key competencies to develop and scale high-performance technology companies. 

• Author: Gene Kim, Jez Humble and Nicole Forsgren
• Publisher: Vahlen Verlag, 2019
• Pages: 212
• ISBN: 9783800659630

The gap between high and low performers is widening in software development. But what is the difference between high-performing and low-performing development teams? The authors of this book investigated this question as part of their four-year research project. They were able to identify 24 key competencies that make a decisive contribution to higher performance. In addition to the results, they also present their methodology, which is unfortunately somewhat lengthy. Nevertheless, this is an inspiring book for software developers who are prepared to break new ground.

Boost!

What managers can learn from top athletes. 

• Author: Michael Bar-Eli
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2019
• Pages: 264
• ISBN: 9783527509720

In competitive sport, performance-enhancing or performance-reducing factors have a direct effect and can be recognized immediately on the basis of competitive success. This is very different in the world of work. Nevertheless, companies and managers can learn a lot from successful athletes and teams. Despite all the differences, the mechanisms of action are similar and have been well researched. Israeli sports psychologist Michael Bar-Eli shares his experiences in this interesting textbook for managers.

Clear edge

Lead employees courageously and at eye level. 

• Author: Ines Eulzer and Thomas Pütter
• Publisher: BusinessVillage GmbH, 2019
• Pages: 237
• ISBN: 9783869804606

Poor leadership is the most common reason why employees resign. According to the authors, leadership in companies is often not clear enough. In their book, they show what is important if you want to motivate employees to perform at their best and make the company a success. They also provide many practical tips. There are also some old hats, such as the right way to give feedback. Overall, however, the book is recommended for all managers looking for new impulses.