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Loading... The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement (1984)by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
  
No current Talk conversations about this book. Here's what I wrote after reading (for work) in 1990: "A business novel! About getting the best utilziation of production resourcdes in order to meet demand. Poor Herbie, the bottleneck in the scout troupe-like "production" line." Still, after these many years, applying the Theory of Constraints and idenitifying, even in volunteer gigs, "The Herbie". Attended a Theory of Constraints workshop taught by Eli Goldratt. Here's something I remember learning in that workshop: "The goal of business is to make money now and in the future." Simplified vs. the official "goal" referenced in the book. And here's another easy phrase that's stuck with me: "Elevate the Constraint". (  ) MGADMJK | Apr 1, 2022 |  I had to read this for work. A business graphic novel is just about the last thing I would ever read voluntarily. (  ) AngelClaw | Nov 12, 2021 | As management books go, this is surprisingly readable. It is also simplified and drops off in quality in the later part. The idea here is to not get stuck in your old practices, your old measurements, your old models, and instead question everything you believe is true and see if you can't do things better or differently. This book describes the experiences of a plant manager, Alex, whose plant is struggling and is facing shutdown. They panic, rush everything, and still they fall further behind. The efficiency numbers are good though and that is what matters. Or isn't it? There are also a neglectad wife and two children in the book but they are mostly just sounding boards. (  ) bratell | Dec 25, 2020 | A lot of clichés in the writing, but presenting flow and the theory of constraints in a fictional story works surprisingly well. For the most part I wanted to keep reading because of the story. The story also makes me remember the key points really well. The explanation is less clear in the end though, and the story could have been much shorter while still getting the points through. (  ) Henrik_Warne | Dec 13, 2020 | Some of the fiction elements may sound a tad outdated today, but this book is just as relevant now. The audiobook is particularly well-done. ( ) szarka | Oct 18, 2020 | no reviews | add a review
In celebration of thirty years since the first publication of Eliyahu Goldratt's essential business classic, HighBridge is proud to present an expanded audio edition of The Goal, featuring the original novel, plus case study reviews, and the author's highly regarded essay "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants." Also included is an audio archive exclusive featuring Eliyahu Goldratt in conversation about the significance--both personal and professional--of his breakthrough work. Alex Rogo is the manager of a failing manufacturing plant who receives an ultimatum from corporate headquarters: Turn the situation around in three months or the plant will be scrapped. With help from a mysterious mentor, Rogo discovers a revolutionary new way to do business--a way for people in any field of endeavor to increase productivity, profitability, and personal fulfillment. The story of Alex's fight to save his plant contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC) developed by Dr. Goldratt. First published in 1984, The Goal has changed how America does business. No library descriptions found. |
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