Tag: leadership skills

Overview:

Tom DeMarco the author of this book is also a leading consultant of Fortune 500  and upcoming companies. He explains the principles that reveal the common expectations of companies that vouch for efficiency in work, and how too much focus on efficiency can slow down their production.

The principle is “Value of Slack” that allows the freedom to change. Implementing Value of slack can bring major changes in the company’s management, like recruiting an assistant to a department, allowing employees to concentrate on signified work, and allocating to spend more time on making decisions. This book debunks the myths and assumptions of real-world management and gives your company a new roadmap to achieve true effectiveness.

Authors:

Tom DeMarco

Published In:

2002

Overview: This classic business book, spotlights on the creative thoughts of the author Taiichi Ohno, who is also the inventor of the world famous socio-technical system ‘Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing’. This book contains deep analysis and research on Toyota’s attempt at implementing Lean Production, Lean principles and how they can improve any business endeavor.

The historical and philosophical description of Lean manufacturing and Just-in-time is recommended reading for all the students in the human work progress. Moreover, it also provides practical tips and inspiration for the people who aim for efficiency in work by eliminating waste.

Authors:

Taiichi Ohno

Published In:

1988