Beyond the Goal

Theory of Constraints

By: Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Narrated by: Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Since it was first introduced in the multi-million-copy best seller The Goal, Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC) has emerged as one of the most flexible and effective approaches to management and problem solving in the corporate world. Now taught in business schools everywhere and successfully used in companies of all sizes around the world, TOC has changed the way a generation of professionals maximize profits and resources by focusing on and clearing the constraints that get in their way.

In Beyond The Goal, Dr. Goldratt elaborates on his profoundly influential theories in a straightforward, practical, and pragmatic presentation designed to help you put these powerful ideas to valuable use. Speaking with the brilliance and insight that has made him a sought-after teacher and top consultant, Dr. Goldratt addresses some of the most asked-about elements of understanding and applying TOC, including:

• The basic assumptions of TOC
• Why management assumptions must be changed to obtain lasting, bottom-line results
• What is necessary and sufficient to establish a foundation for future success
• The rules of operations, project management, and distribution
• How to implement TOC as a holistic approach to continuous improvement

Whether you're new to Dr. Goldratt's philosophy, or a TOC veteran looking for fresh strategies for turning turn concepts into consequences, Beyond The Goal makes it abundantly clear why joining the Theory of Constraints revolution has never been easier, or more important for your company and your career.

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©2005 Eliyahu M. Goldratt (P)2005 Gildan Audio, a division of Gildan Media Corp.

TOC from 30,000 Ft

This book is a good overview of Goldratt's ideas. I will definitely have to read the articles and books he referenced in this book to gain a detailed understanding of TOC.

Great Book

What made the experience of listening to Beyond the Goal the most enjoyable?

I was hoping to hear more detail from him with all his experience. Not disappointed but a little under-satisfied.

Different from usual management books

What did you love best about Beyond the Goal?

It has answers to many problems faced by each organization and they struggle to take an action to get organization back on track.

Clarity on TOC

Another eye opening experience with Dr Goldratt. Many concepts further dug into with more information on the implementation of the concepts.

A recorded lecture rather than a book. Still amazingly helpful!

This lecture is an amazing experience and it is relevant all these years later. I highly recommend this editing. Educational listen.

Very Powerful Lecture on All Aspects of Management

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I am currently involved in a lean transformation of a small plant, it can be very challenging without guidance. This book really opened my eyes to a lot of "conflict clouds" within the fabric of my organization. The book is basic enough to be accessible, but powerful enough to get you thinking about your problems, and the holistic approach touches everything from sales to cost accounting to engineering.

What did you like best about this story?

Not so much a story as a lecture, but the material was engaging and informative, and the delivery was entertaining and amusing.

What about Eliyahu M. Goldratt’s performance did you like?

He had a tendency to alter his voice, even shouting at times to keep dry material exciting. Not everyone is a lean geek like I am, but this book was easy to follow and really shows how the things holding our organizations back are often conflicting goals. By reassessing our many conflicts we can reach a true consensus on the core conflict, and once that is removed the organization can achieve dramatic change.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The book is very long, but I finished it in a few days.

Any additional comments?

I know that industrial engineering has come a long way since The Goal was released and Goldratt's "drum, buffer, rope" is a bit overly simple by modern standards, but many small mom and pop businesses are still way behind. Reviewing these classics is a great head start onto a lean journey. I just wish more people would be brave enough to put it into practice.

this is good meat and potatoes application for running a business

I really enjoyed and got a lot of info out of this. Follow up book from the original goal and look to learn a lot more from Mr. Goldratt.

This book is one of the essential

A basic book in business is to radiate the right mindset. Good to hear Dr. Goldratt's voice.

Great story

Love the message here, about process improvement, constraints etc. A little bit heavy on the story/family impact, but message comes through clearly.

the same great logic and insights expanded

Nice work on bringing The Goal into real world concrete examples and tracing a path beyond reaching throughout supply chains, software and integrators.