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The Goal – Chapter 37 – Constraint Rules
We pick up the team where we closed out Chapter 36. A set of Steps has been laid out on how to handle new situations. Highlights 1. IDENTIFY the system’s constraint( s). 2. Decide how to EXPLOIT the system’s constraint( … Continue reading
The Goal – Chapter 36 – Five Steps to The Goal
Again the chapter opens in a meeting, but this time Rogo’s spider sense about the state of the plant foreshadows a re-evaluation of Jonah’s teachings. Highlight STEP 1. Identify the system’s bottlenecks. [Constraints!] STEP 2. Decide how to exploit the … Continue reading
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Tagged Goldratt, The Goal, Theory of Constraints, ToC
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The Goal – Chapter 35 – Prediction and Practice
We enter the chapter sitting with Rogo’s team in a meeting to prepare him for his next role in a promotion. As noted in Chapter 34 – this really feels like a luxury in 2018! Highlights “His classification gave him the … Continue reading
Posted in Business Books, Methods, Theory
Tagged Constraint, Goldratt, Prediction, The Goal, Theory of Constraints, ToC
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The Goal – Chapter 34 – Promotion and Reflection
Rogo’s promotion leads to an interlude where he sits with his team and reflects on what he will need to do in his next job. This chapter feels like a fantasyland in 2018 – I’ve never had this luxury between … Continue reading
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Tagged Goldratt, The Goal, Theory of Constraints, ToC
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The Goal – Chapter 33 – Sales & Growth
Rogo works with his team to anticipate what will be needed to succeed in his next job. This chapter is full of Goldratt wisdom. Highlight “We re-engineered the deal; we came back with a counter-offer that was feasible and that … Continue reading
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Tagged Goldratt, The Goal, Theory of Constraints, ToC
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The Goal – Chapter 32 – Change Management
The chapters after 31 are really a resolution to the book. Rogo was promoted in 31. The plant is in good shape. These final chapters focus on laying out the ‘Rules around Constraints’ and show how Rogo takes his epiphany … Continue reading
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Tagged The Goal, Theory of Constraints
The Goal – Chapter 31 – Defending Performance and a Promotion
Hilton Smyth’s interrogation opens the chapter. Rogo avoids taking the bait on multiple taunts and attempts to explain what he has done to turn around the plant. Highlight “Activating a resource and utilizing a resource are not synonymous.” This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Goldratt, The Goal, Theory of Constraints
