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The Toyota Engagement Equation: How to Understand and Implement Continuous Improvement Thinking in Any Organization,Used
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The formula for Lean success! Toyota veterans reveal how to build continuous improvement into your companys DNAEver since Toyota introduced the revolutionary Toyota Production System (TPS), businesses have tried to replicate Toyotas success. Few have succeeded over the long term. What businesses have failed to realize is that TPS calls for a fundamentally different way of thinking.Now, at long last, here is a straightforward guide that make sense of the thinking culture behind Toyotas phenomenal success. In its pages, authors Tracey and Ernie Richardson speak from the heart as Toyota employees who worked in the Kentucky factory when the company was first introducing its peoplefirst approach in the U.S., and went on in the ensuing decades to teach Lean thinking around the world.In The Toyota Engagement Equation, the authors take you through Toyotas own journey of discovery. This deep dive into the companys gamechanging work practices reveals how employees were developed, how they were taught to spot and define problems through standardization, how they were coached to solve them, and how they were encouraged to improve their thinking as they moved forward.And youll see how Toyota developed this simple but profoundly effective approach into an overall management systemand how you can achieve amazing results in your company through the same system.In the world of Lean design and implementation handbooks, The Toyota Engagement Equation stands out as a fresh, unique, and authoritative guide to building your business into the Toyota of your industry. As the authors see it, TPS has now evolved to the Thinking People System!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Toyota Engagement Equation' about? A: 'The Toyota Engagement Equation' is a guide that explains how to implement continuous improvement thinking in organizations, drawing on the experiences of Toyota veterans. It details the principles behind the Toyota Production System and how to integrate these principles into a company's culture for long-term success.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Tracey and Ernie Richardson, both of whom have firsthand experience working at Toyota and have taught Lean thinking globally.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about Toyota's unique management practices, techniques for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and practical steps for applying these methods in their own organizations.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Toyota Engagement Equation' published? A: The book was published on July 31, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lean management? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides a straightforward guide to understanding Lean principles and how to implement them in any organization.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples from Toyota? A: Yes, the authors share real-life examples from their experiences at Toyota, illustrating how the company implemented its people-first approach.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as problem identification, standardization, coaching employees, and building a management system focused on continuous improvement.
- Q: Can this book help improve workplace culture? A: Yes, the insights shared in the book can help improve workplace culture by encouraging a mindset of continuous improvement and employee engagement.