Thinking for a Change: Putting the TOC Thinking Processes to Use (The CRC Press Series on Constraints Management) Review

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(More customer reviews)At the end of the book, the author states
"My intent with this book was to provide you with a user friendly set of guidelines to the Thinking Processes"
Lisa has succeeded brilliantly in accomplishing this goal!Goldratt, through his business novels, "The Goal", "It's Not Luck", "Critical Chain", and "Necessary But Not Sufficient" laid a foundation which enables anyone to ease into an understanding of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and the Thinking Processes (TP).
"Thinking for a Change" is one of a number of books which build on Dr. Goldratt's work.The Thinking Processes are explained and illustrated in layman's terms.The situations (dilemmas) used to illustrate Thinking Process applications include scenarios from both the business world and everyday family issues.
Upon reading this book, you will gain an understanding of the following:
Current Reality Tree - Used to examine cause and effect relationships that bring about the present situation.
Prerequisite Tree - A road map of obstacles to overcome, and specifically how they will be overcome.
Transition Tree - Used to identify and understand specific objectives and actions that will lead to a change (Future Reality)
Future Reality Tree - A tool for visualizing and understanding the desired change and how specific actions will affect that future reality.
Evaporating Cloud - A simple tool used to identify and resolve conflicting assumptions.
If you are familiar with and believe in TOC methodologies, this book is a must have.The best introductory materials are Dr. Goldratt's novels mentioned above."Thinking For a Change" is one step up.It's more in depth, and more easily understood with at least minimal familiarity with TOC.If you've read this and are looking for hardcore TOC material, check out William Dettmers' "Goldratt's Theory of Constraints"

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The book begins with an overview of the constraint-based perspective on systems and organizations, commonly referred to as the theory of constraints or synchronous management. The first section will guide you through the fundamental principles and processes that are the backbone of the thinking process application tools.The second section contains the step-by-step guidelines for each of the five thinking process application tools. These tools utilize sufficient cause thinking and necessary condition thinking. Third section introduces two ways that two or more of the thinking process application tools are combined, providing robust processes for the understanding and communicating problems and solutions.This book can be used as a field guide to learning the five thinking process application tools as needed, based on their own particular issues.You will have a full understanding of the theory and practical application of these powerful processes, including when and when not to use each tool. The total benefit is not just to apply the thinking process, but to develop intuition and have the ability to combine logic and intuition in the same thinking process.

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Managing Projects: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges (Pocket Mentor) Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is a little book which is very, informative and easily understood as the writer puts it in layman's terms.Recommend it to anyone in the field.

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When a new project is handed to them, readers can use this guide to help juggle the gamut of tasks required to get the job done. The handy tools and checklists offer guidance on how to:
· Identify necessary resources · Develop schedules and set deadlines· Set and monitor budgets· Communicate progress and problems

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The Ultimate Project Review

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(More customer reviews)The subtitle of this book is: Using the small wishes of your heart to plan and create the life you really want! How is that possible? How can having the kids follow a chore chart help you to write the great American novel? How can taking a bath help you to become a better parent? How can buying a summer romance novel help you to attain your career goals? Well it is all relevant, according to Melissa Snyder.

The Ultimate Project is a book about you. It is a plan to help you plan how to achieve your ultimate goals, starting with the littlest details. Baby steps in a 7 Step plan. The book begins by explaining what the end of the book will bring you to. Confused? You needn't be. Melissa will help you figure out what it is you want or need in this must have guide. She explains it all, laying out the plan for us so there are no surprises popping up in later chapters.

Step one is finding out what exactly your wishes are. Step two is discovering what stands in your way, from being a perfectionist to not having enough time in the day. The remainder of the steps are absolutely necessary, but not wanting to spoil the book for you, I will address the authorÆs theory on time.

Ms. Snyder tells us that all we have is time. It is all in how you look at it, and what you choose to do with your time that affects you. Part three of the book is dedicated to helping us understand that. Can you complete steps 1 through 7 and achieve your goals without listening to Melissa's advice about time? Probably, but you'll be less stressed and ultimately happier if you heed every section of the book.

So how does that chore chart help you? How does that romance book add to your career? It's all in the planning and task lists (chore chart) and rewarding yourself (the romance book) for completing the tasks. This system can be applied to any goal, from losing 10 pounds to getting a new job. The joy in it is the breaking down of a big problem into easy to manage tasks. This way, a goal does not seem insurmountable or unachievable.

Isn't that what we all want? The ability to achieve our goals through careful consideration, planning and completing easy tasks? I know it has helped me already. I highly recommend The Ultimate Project to anyone looking for a little guidance, in a no nonsensical tone. This book is like having a friend over for cake, coffee and a chat about your life, only you can work with it at any hour of the day or night and not worry about the calories! The Ultimate Project

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Everything you are seeking in life is contained within the small things you wish for, on a daily basis. It is not your big dreams that hold the key to your happiness in life - attaining your small, every day wishes is infinitely more powerful in creating the life you wish to have. Your focus and time, applied to your small wishes, will uncover all the missing pieces of information needed to show you - and deliver you to - your ultimate state of personal fulfillment.
These wishes are best identified and put into motion by approaching them as projects, and like all projects, success comes from anticipating and defining the desired result, followed by attention to detailed planning. The Ultimate Project offers you the lifeline of an easy, step-by-step method to direct and simplify your planning efforts. Beginning with uncovering your small wishes for your life where you are right now all the way through to easy implementation, the 7-STEP Plan will quickly have you creating more of the life you really want, right now, using the resources you already have it your disposal.
If you haven't ever looked at your life and wishes as a series of very small projects to be planned, then let your eyes be opened to the incredible power of approaching your time on earth in this manner!

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