It's Not Magic is a two-part story of how a small, struggling manufacturing supplier, Magic Inc., transformed itself into a leading manufacturer of springs and stampings. First, is the historical account of a group of people who faced the realities of the current and coming business world head on---not only did they survive---they thrived and increased sales from four million dollars annually to sixty million annually. Second, Klein and Zawacki share the processes and programs they used to stabilize Magic, Inc. in The Magic Workbook, designed for students and professionals alike. They include the charts, lists, questionnaires, and programs that will be of practical use to others seeking to economically re-energize a company.
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It's Not Magic demonstrates that building high performance work environments takes more than just systems and structural changes. It requires leadership and the ability to influence the way people perceive themselves, their company and their futures. -- John Murphy; Author, Agent of Change: Leading a Cultural Revolution
It's Not Magic effectively communicates the key principles for building a "Best In Class" organization. While describing the rebirth of a small company these principles are relevant for a company of any size. -- Dwane Baumgardner; Chairman, Donnelly Corporation
It's Not Magic is about practicing the fundamental discipline in business with the heart at the core. Most intriguing is the idea that when we stop chasing the magic solution we start to see the magic unfold. I highly recommend this book for anyone on the journey of continuous improvement. -- Kiyoshi Suzaki, Author of The New Shop Floor Management and The New Manufacturing Challenge
It's Not Magic is the story of how leadership changed the culture of a company in decline into a world-class organization. Many practical suggestions are included as well as insights on how to involve everyone in an organization in that process. -- John M. Bissell; Chairman of the Board, Bissell, Inc.
Its Not Magic gives many examples of leadership and cultural change, key ingredients to the success of any business. This easy-reading book details new twists to basic principals that we can all apply to our businesses. -- John Spoelhof; Chairman Prince, A Johnson Controls Company
It's Not Magic effectively communicates the key principles for building a "Best In Class" organization. While describing the rebirth of a small company these principles are relevant for a company of any size. -- Dwane Baumgardner; Chairman, Donnelly Corporation
It's Not Magic is about practicing the fundamental discipline in business with the heart at the core. Most intriguing is the idea that when we stop chasing the magic solution we start to see the magic unfold. I highly recommend this book for anyone on the journey of continuous improvement. -- Kiyoshi Suzaki, Author of The New Shop Floor Management and The New Manufacturing Challenge
It's Not Magic is the story of how leadership changed the culture of a company in decline into a world-class organization. Many practical suggestions are included as well as insights on how to involve everyone in an organization in that process. -- John M. Bissell; Chairman of the Board, Bissell, Inc.
Its Not Magic gives many examples of leadership and cultural change, key ingredients to the success of any business. This easy-reading book details new twists to basic principals that we can all apply to our businesses. -- John Spoelhof; Chairman Prince, A Johnson Controls Company
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Must Read for Anyone in Production,
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This review is from: It's Not Magic: The Rebirth of a Small Manufacturing Company (Paperback)
"It's not Magic" is a must read for anyone involved in constantly seeking improvement. The efficient mix of production techniques and management philosophy is needed to be successful in an increasingly competitive workplace. As anyone who has ever been on or around a production line knows the ultimate goal has to be seeking better methods to complete the work. It's very refreshing to see a real life example of how production and philosophy can work so well together. I look forward to the next publication by Klein and Zawacki.
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THEORY CLOAKED IN REALITY!,
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This review is from: It's Not Magic: The Rebirth of a Small Manufacturing Company (Paperback)
It is refreshing to hear from a professor who has his feet on the ground. The easy stile of writing is very appealable, and the dialog flows easily while devulging the enjoyable relationship of owner, supervisors, line employees and Keen, the professor/consultant. All participate together in the rebirth of a small manufacturing company. All this takes place while decades'old organizational certainties meet with, blend, and in some cases are replaced by new discoveries. The author demonstrates that "salesmanship" is a key ingredient in effecting in-house change. A must read for anyone seeking to improve the bottom line. -- Rodger Faherty
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An excellent tool for manufacturing companies !,
By A Customer
This review is from: It's Not Magic: The Rebirth of a Small Manufacturing Company (Paperback)
As vice president for plant operations at a medium scale manufacturing plant in Saint Louis I have searched for an approach to improve the plant's productivity for many years. "It's Not Magic" has given me the tools to approach my problems differently. I have found the book's methods of management applicable to my manufacturing plant. Although I have only been able to test them out on a small scale, I look forward to being able to implement them plant wide. Kudos to Klein and Zawacki for hitting the nail on the head !
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