| | |  | 5S | Home » » » » Visual Workplace, Visual Thinking: Creating Enterprise Excellence Through the Technologies of the Visual Workplace | | | | | | | Description: | | Creating Enterprise Excellence Through The Technologies of the Visual Workplace | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Gwendolyn D. Galsworth | | Paperback:
| 222 pages | | Publisher:
| Visual-Lean Enterprise Press | | Publication Date:
| 2005 | | ISBN:
| 1932516018 | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Taking business organization to the next level.Feb 25, 2007
By Sara R. Kane
This book is an expression of the excellence alluded to in the title. It has beauty and practicality in a perfect marriage.
Spinning one's wheels trying to get a job done without needed answers and without appropriate equipment: this is an experience that is all too common. It wastes time and energy but, just as importantly, it causes unnecessary frustration and demoralization of personnel. Dr. Galsworth explains how to organize a workplace so that each person has the tools and information needed to accomplish the required tasks.
The secret of the Visual Workplace is that, not only does it lead to increased productivity and quality, but it also creates an environment where personnel feel respected and empowered, where indeed their ideas and insights are utilized and valued. Employee turnover declines and coming to work becomes enjoyable. Enlightened self-interest on the part of management means a harmonious, well-thought-out arrangement of objects and people. This is good feng shui on every level.
With its glossy pages and high-quality paper, the book feels good in the hand. There are fascinating photos of job implementations at well-known and international companies. Various management paradigms are illustrated with clear diagrams. It is fun just to flip through the pages.
Although I am a Dean in an acupuncture school, I found Visual Workplace of great interest. Its organizational concepts, such as ways to reduce "information deficit", were as applicable in our small school as they are in huge factories.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Visual Workplace, Visual ThinkingMar 16, 2007
By Jeffrey R. Madsen
I am the Plant Manager of a parts fabrication plant and was absolutely stunned by the simplicity and brilliance of Ms Galsworth's definition of waste as "motion" - the seeking or sharing of information that takes a worker away from his/her value adding station. Many of the writings that I have read in my 15 years of lean experience have provided insight into implementation, but Ms Galsworth's definition of motion is a breakthrough in thinking as it re-defines or amplifies one of the basic concepts of the Toyota Production System. I see this waste in my plant every day, now I can see it differently and can do something about it.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Things are so much better now.Mar 19, 2011
By Mathew F.
I had a wonderful opportunity to meet Gwendolyn under less than ideal circumstances. She encouraged me to start a serious study of the book to enhance the way that we do business. I wasn't sure what to expect, but found that things began to improve almost immediately. We have just moved into a new warehouse and it has been fun to make the transition from "how we've always done it" to how it should be done. We have boundaries, we have flow and we have a much cooler place to work. It just makes sense now. We even were able to save several steps by eliminating wasteful practices. Thank you so much for your help and kindness, Gwendolyn. This book is a "must study and implement", not just a "must have".
A must read for EVERY organization!Aug 20, 2009
By Marley Lunt
Dr. Galsworth exemplifies in Visual Workplace Visual Thinking what it truly means to have respect for people in a lean environment. In the Toyota House there are two pillars holding up the organization: (1) respect for people and (2) continuous improvement. Without respect for people, buy in will not exist and continuous improvement comes to a screeching halt. Organizations that don't respect their people fall prey to those who truly understand the principles that are taught in Visual Workplace Visual Thinking.
I have toured many organizations using visual management and the expressions on the employees faces astound me every time. They are so much happier because they feel valued in the organization and ideas for improvement constantly flow from the empowered employees. No wonder these organizations are thriving even in our down economy. They have realized that their employees are their number one asset.
If you really want to improve your company -- or even just make your life easier, Visual Workplace Visual Thinking is a must for your library. You will find yourself referring to the book over and over trying to extract the rich knowledge it holds within. Too bad this rating system only has five stars;)
Thanks Gwendolyn!
Great ideas for every companyJun 17, 2007
By Alan L. Riggs
I read books to get new ideas, not to copy a specific recipe. If this book does not get your creative juices running, nothing will. I will be using these ideas over and over.
Great job, Gwendolyn!
Jean Cunningham
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