In a message dated 96-08-18 01:57:56 EDT, you write:
<< Second, if we are to make a positive change, we cannot tell the world what
is wrong with organizations. . .negative vision bears little fruit.
Instead we need to focus on describing the ideal organization, and why
such an organization would be profitable. This is what Senge did with the
5th Discipline, and what, I think, Art Kliener did with The Age of
Heretics, and what, I think, Mike McMaster did with his book The
Intelligence Advantage. (Sorry, if there are other authors on this list,
and I did not quote or mention your book it is probably because I don't
know about. Send me an E-Mail if you've written a book, give me the title
of your book, and I'll get to reading it.) >>
Ben,
there is a powerful set of techniques for capitalizing upon the negativity
(or undesireable effects) that can be observed within an organization.
I know that there are a few people who have urged you to read "The Goal" by
Eli Goldratt.
I would like to encourage you to read "It's Not Luck" by Eli Goldratt. If
you are pressed for time, SKIP "THE GOAL" and go straight to "It's Not Luck".
It is written in the format of a novel. You will find it easy reading.
if you are as impressed by the power of the Thinking Processes as I am, you
will then want to get ahold of William Dettmer's Book "Goldratt's Theory of
Constraints: A Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement." , which is an
excellent complement to 'It's Not Luck'.
Goldratt's books are available in any major bookstore. Dettmer's book is a
little more difficult to find, so I have taken the liberty of providing info
on how to procure the book below.
Dettmer's book will be published in hard
cover by Quality Press (American Society for Quality Control). Advance
orders are now being taken for delivery on or about September 1, 1996. In
the US, the book may be ordered by calling 1-800-248-1946. (This number will
probably work for Canada, too.) Ask for Item # H-0935. Price is $36.00 for
ASQC members, $40.00 for non-members. Special rates are available for
educational institutions and professional societies (Contact Cathy Christine,
Quality Press Marketing Representative, at 1-800-248-1946 for details.)
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