This book is great, and Alex was a terrific guest on my podcast. Confirming our fears, he unveils the many ways in which we employers and employees waste our time and other people’s time and dismantles the arguments about why we couldn’t get the same amount done in four days. Lots of common sense and anecdotal examples. [A quibble: One star off because forcing the structure of the book into design phases was constrictive, faddish, and hard on the reader.] A hopeful book that should be widely read.

Can we be as effective by working shorter hours? Shorter examines the concept and the implications.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.