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出版时间：2006-11  出版社：家庭电子杂志社  作者：Black, Holly; DiTerlizzi, Tony  页数：236  

内容概要

For the first time, an insider reveals the formula behind Toyota's unceasing quest to innovate and do more with less, a philosophy that has made it one of the ten most profitable companies in the world (and worth more than GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Honda com- bined). In a rare look into Toyota's ability toconsistently achieve breakthroughs that outperform the competition, The Elegant Solution explains what Toyota associates have known all along: it's not about the cars. Rather, Toyota's astounding suc-cess is just the visible result of a hidden creative process that begins with a seven-digit number.  One million. That's how many new ideas the Toyota organization implements every year. These ideas come from every level of the organization--from the factory floors to the corporate suites. And organizations all over the world want to learn howit's done. Now senior University of Toyota advisor Matthew May shows how any company can achieve an environment of everyday innovation and discover the kinds of elegant solutions that hold the power to change the game forever. World-class benchmarks like Lexus, Prius, Scion --even Toyota's vaunted production system--aresimply shining examples of elegant solutions.  A tactical playbook for team-based innovation,The Elegant Solution delivers powerful lessons in breakthrough thinking in a provocative yet practi-cal guide to the three core principles and ten keypractices that shape successful business innovation.Innovation isn't just about technology--it's about.

书籍目录

Foreword by Kevin RobertsBackstory:  One Million IdeasIntroduction:  In Search of ElegancePART 1: PRINCIPLES　1   The Art of Ingenuity　  Business meets art and science in an emerging view of work.　2   The Pursuit of Perfection　  Conventional wisdom forcing a choice between small steps and big leaps misses 　the point.　3   The Rhythm of Fit　  What distinguishes great innovation is its ability to serve the changing needs of society.PART 2: PRACTICES　4   Let Learning Lead　  Learning and innovation go hand in hand, but learning comes first.　5   Learn to See　  Elegant solutions come come from customers-- get out more and live in their 　world.　6   Design for Today　  Focus on clear and present needs, or your great ideas remain just that.　7   Think in Pictures　  Make your intentions visual--you'll surprise yourself with the image.　8   Capture the Intangible　  The most compelling solutions are often perceptual and emotional.　9  Leverage the Limits　  Restraining forces rule  resource constraints can spur ingenuity.　10  Master the Tension　  Breakthrough thinking demands something to break through.　11  Run the Numbers　  Think for yourself--temper instinct with insight, focus on facts, and do the math.　12  Make Kaizen Mandatory　  Pursuing pecection requires great discipline-- create a standard, follow it, 　and flnd a better way.　13  Keep It Lean　  Complexity kills  scale it back, make it simple,and let it flow.PART 3: PROTOCOl,　14  The Clamshell Strategy　  Management plays a key role in releasing the power of front-line innovation.　15  The Elegant Solution　  A team in pursuit of the elegant solution taps the full formula in one session.　Afterword--Words of EncouragementNotes & CreditsAcknowledgmentsIndex