Good news Quote by Tom DeMarco
““When the office environment is frustrating enough, people look for a place to hide out. They book the conference rooms or head for the library or wander off for coffee and just don’t come back. No, they are not meeting for secret romance or plotting political coups; they are hiding out to work. The good news here is that your people really do need to feel the accomplishment of work completed. They will go to great extremes to make that happen.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Peopleware, 1987
People retreat to quiet spaces to focus on work, not for secret meetings; they need a sense of accomplishment.
In simple terms: Workers hide to get work done, not for romance.
Key Takeaway
Provide quiet zones for focused work.
Themes
productivity
workplace culture
focus
psychology
Mood
reflective
insightful
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- office
- conference rooms
- library
- coffee break
- remote work
Key Concepts
motivation
environmental design
task completion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can managers create effective quiet spaces?
- What signals indicate a worker is truly engaged?
A Different Perspective
Not all hideouts guarantee productivity.
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