--- product_id: 64673525 title: "The Seven-Day Weekend" brand: "ricardo semler" price: "C$984" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/64673525-the-seven-day-weekend store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # The Seven-Day Weekend **Brand:** ricardo semler **Price:** C$984 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Seven-Day Weekend by ricardo semler - **How much does it cost?** C$984 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/64673525-the-seven-day-weekend) ## Best For - ricardo semler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ricardo semler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Seven-Day Weekend - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S4GkM490L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Bold and Beautiful! *by S***H on Reviewed in India on 4 April 2015* Breaking down the structure of an organisation that we all consider as "crucial" without know why. Ricardo talks about diversifying businesses, without necessarily introducing all the complexities that would follow within a "standard" organisation. Emphasis is on the workforce rather than infrastructure, which is something that most companies lose sight of as they grow in size.Still reading, and like it so far! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it *by H***H on Reviewed in India on 12 December 2013* The book was delivered in a very good condition, packaging was good. Ricardo Semler is an amazing man, he writes very well. Though while reading, it seems too much when he keeps praising his tactics and one starts suspecting whether it is all real or an exaggeration. But I guess the 'Most-unusual-workplace-in-modern-world' tag maybe justifies his claims. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars This is a radical book that will challenge the business world to make the seven-day weekend a reality.... *by A***A on Reviewed in India on 9 June 2015* The title of the book itself evokes a feeling of interest to any person, who stumbles on it. In these times where people have seven-day weeks, the phrase “seven day weekends” comes across as a surprise.True to its unconventional title, the book took me through the making of Semco and the way it is run. Every page is filled with so many anecdotes to spell out the practices at Semco, that at the end of it, I felt like traveling all the way down to Brazil and work at Semco, to have a look at the organization in a much closer wayAt the outset, this book is definitely unlike many other management books which say that people who work in successful companies work out of their passion. This is the first departure from the normal path. Ricardo says that employees as any human beings definitely put self-interest before company’s interest. Hence for any company to sustain in the long run, it must create an environment where people can discover their interests be it in the organization or outside. Once they discover them, the workplace can act as a great compliment. If people find their passions at their workplace, then it is one of the good things to happen. Passion is rare and is a stretch to find in an office job .It is always seen that workers find their passion, their calling, the place where they can use their reservoir of talent in some place other than the work place. It could be raising a kid, teaching kindergarten kids, opening a part time consulting firm etc. The work place should be conducive enough to provide such an environment.The Seven-Day Weekend, Ricardo Semler shows that for those willing to take a chance, there is a better way to run a workplace. He explains how the technology that was supposed to make life easier—laptops, cell phones, e-mail, pagers—has in fact stolen free time and destroyed the traditional nine-to-five workday. But this can be a good thing—if you have the freedom to get your job done on your own terms and to blend your work life and personal life with enthusiasm and creative energy. Smart bosses will eventually realize that you might be most productive if you work on Sunday afternoon, play golf on Monday morning, go to a movie on Tuesday afternoon, and watch your child play soccer on Thursday.Semler reckons that the only way we can get people to embrace change is if it is a non-issue and we replace control with democracy, allowing employees to think and act independently, taking responsibility to do the best for themselves and their colleagues. Well, the theory is fine and I know it works for him, although I've recently heard that the organization has got so big that they are experiencing some difficulties.So, if you're up for having your thinking challenged a bit and to feeling uncomfortable as you imagine what it might be like living in the world he describes, this is a book to recommend. 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