Think Outside the Box : The Most Trite, Generic, Hokey, Overused, Cliched or Unmotivating Motivational Slogans (Paperback)

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“Think Outside the Box: The Most Trite, Generic, Hokey, Overused, Cliched or Unmotivating Motivational Slogans”

Work smarter, not harder. Plan your work and work your plan. Office edicts, corporate cliches, cubicle quotes – all intended to inspire employees to believe it and achieve it.

Whether you loathe or love slogans such as these, you’ll enjoy this entertaining look at modern business. In “Think Outside the Box,” Jim Tompkins, well-known business author, reveals the humor and irony of the most unmotivating and overused slogans while showing you the real-life lessons that can be learned. This is one book you’ll enjoy and want to share with colleagues.

About the Author
James A. Tompkins, Ph.D. President

Jim Tompkins is the president and founder of Tompkins Associates, a global Total Operations consulting, systems implementation, and material handling integration firm. For more than 30 years, his practical expertise and leadership has helped hundreds of companies achieve Total Operations excellence.

Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1969, his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1970 and his Ph.D. in 1972, all from Purdue University. He is the 1984 recipient of the Reed-Apple Award from the Material Handling Education Foundation, the past president of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Material Handling and Management Society and the College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education. He is a 1999 recipient of the Distinguished Engineer Award from Purdue University’s School of Engineering. Jim is also a 1999 inductee in Modern Materials Handling’s Hall of Fame.

Jim is the author or contributor to more than 20 books, including Think Outside the Box and No Boundaries: Moving Beyond Supply Chain Management published by Tompkins Press. With more than 500 published articles to his credit, Jim is a well-known, respected author in industry publications. Jim is also a prolific speaker, and has made more than 3,000 presentations, including keynote addresses, speeches, seminars and executive forums, to audiences across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Tompkins Associates (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193042602X
• ISBN-13: 978-1930426023
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,195,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed Out Loud, June 25, 2001

By	Kirk Coston (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Loved the book! I have heard most of these slogans throughout my career and loved Mr. Tompkins insightful viewpoints. I literally found myself laughing out loud as I read how these slogans were perceived by the contributors. I had an opportunity to see Mr. Tompkins speak recently, and he's a dynamic, entertaining speaker as well. Read the book, I think you'll enjoy it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Lame, May 14, 2007

By	V. Crawford (MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very, very, VERY lame book. I bought it looking for funny one-liner jokes to take to the office to stir the pot a little. This whole book has about 2 good ones.