Work Rules! By Laszlo Bock

Writing Prompts

Chapters 1-2

o How did the GE CEO break down their employees in terms of performance tiers, does this seem accurate?

Chapters 3-5

o What main points does Bock make regarding the decision and selection process (focusing on his work rules and mindset changes)? o What steps does Bock suggest in recruiting and referral tactics?

Chapter 6

o How does Bock suggest workers be empowered? How could these be applied to your current workplace or as someone in a management role?

Chapter 7

o Traditional workplaces use the carrot and stick (rewards) approach regarding performance management, how does Bock suggest improving performance?

Chapter 8

o What traits do high-performing managers share?

Chapter 9

o What are Bocks suggestions for teaching and learning encouragement in the workplace?

Chapter 10

o How do Google approach employee compensation and view pay scales?

Chapter 11

o Bock touches on freebies in life in the workplace, how does he suggest supporting workers using these items?

Chapter 12

o What actions does Bock suggest a manager take with new hires, and what advice does the author offer to Googlers once they start?

Chapter 13

o How does Google approach employee mistakes, and how does this differ from most workplaces?

Chapter 14

o Building on the prior chapters, what steps does Bock suggest one take to immediately transform a team moving forward?

Main personal takeaways from the book? Relate to what weve covered in class when possible.