Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal is the gripping novel which is transforming management thinking throughout the Western world.
Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try and improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant—or it will be closed by corporate HQ, with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a colleague from student days—Jonah—to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done.
The story of Alex's fight to save his plant is more than compulsive reading. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry and explains the ideas which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC) developed by Eli Goldratt.
For more than twenty years, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses nationwide have followed The One Minute Manager's techniques, thus increasing their productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. These very real results were achieved through learning the management techniques that spell profitability for the organization and its employees.
The One Minute Manager is a concise, easily read story that reveals three very practical secrets: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Reprimands. The book also presents several studies in medicine and the behavioral sciences that clearly explain why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people.
By the book's end, you will know how to apply them to your own situation and enjoy the benefits.
Freelancing And Outsourcing-How to Outsource Excessive Workload is a comprehensive guide that offers insights into effectively managing your workload through outsourcing. This is the second book in the series, focusing on strategies to land more projects and find the right experts to deliver quality work on time. By following these methods, you can ensure client satisfaction and maintain a high standard of work.
Learn how to delegate tasks efficiently, allowing you to focus on growing your business while ensuring that your clients receive the best possible service. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their freelancing career and optimize their workflow.