David Heinemeier Hansson Books

Rework (2010) throws out the traditional notions of what it takes to run a business and offers a collection of unorthodox advice, ranging from productivity to communication and product development.

These lessons are based on the authors’ own experiences in building, running and growing their company to a point where it generates millions of dollars in profits annually.

• Anyone who has ever considered starting their own company
• Anyone interested in what work should be like in the 21st century
• Anyone trying to create an environment of productivity

In Remote, you are given an inside look at a new kind of work relationship made possible by modern technology, called “remote work.” The book details companies’ common fears about allowing employees to work remotely and in contrast, outlines the many benefits of remote work. Importantly, it offers practical advice to managers who employ remote workers or are considering introducing remote work options for their company.

• Managers who need to find solutions for employees
• Anyone who is considering trying out remote work at their company
• Anyone looking for a better way to organize their workforce

Getting Real (2011) offers a comprehensive breakdown of the challenges facing entrepreneurs in the market for web applications. These blinks are full of hard facts and solid advice about what to do and not to do when starting your new app business.  

• Developers, programmers and marketers
• Entrepreneurs eager to develop a “big idea” app
• Managers looking for optimal ways to organize teams

It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work (2019) is a refreshing antidote to dysfunctional work culture. Drawing on real-world examples from the authors’ successful software company, these blinks shine a light on how we can say goodbye to habitual workplace stress and become calm, focused and efficient.

• High achievers longing for a better work-life balance
• Managers looking for a fresh perspective
• Entrepreneurs trying to de-stress