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Beyond the Goal
- Theory of Constraints
- Narrated by: Eliyahu M. Goldratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Categories: Business & Careers, Management & Leadership
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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:
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- Manoj
- 09-10-08
Best Book on Supply Chain
I read the original book and now this one. It is good primer on the areas of MRP, ERP, Logistics, Supply Chains and Software. Goldratt is very opinionated and passionate. I have spent 10 years being a consultant to many companies in the same fields and I can confirm that he is the very best in this speciality. He is the Peter Drucker, Tom Peters and Stevan Covey combined for the Supply Chain space. I wish audible.com would introduce more Supply Chain and Project Management books such as this one.
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- Zahra
- 02-09-18
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.
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- 12345
- 01-11-16
Not a audio book
It was a recording of his seminar. You even hear people talking in the background.
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- Joseph Pangilinan
- 03-20-19
Classic Goldratt.
Brilliant. Must read for all who read the GOAL and all other books of Eli Goldratt.
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- bignate
- 07-11-15
words of a genius.
if you enjoyed the goal and wanted to learn more, this is something to listen to. he expounds on all of his ideas. the way he speaks with metaphors is kind of hilarious sometimes.
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- James
- 03-14-07
Sales pitch...
The audio book covers various examples and concepts of the goal, TOC, Critical Chain and concludes in an offer for consultants to help your company develop strategy alignment. It has an interesting dialog on complexity and how using the scientific method can help formalize the conflict (root cause) and overcome major obstacles (find the silver bullet). Fundamentally, it is a six hour sales pitch.
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- Stephen
- 01-19-09
Foolish Error
I am such a big supporter of Eliyahu Goldratt and he is an exceptional person. However this audio book is nothing short of a disgrace, for a smart guy he has an egotistically blind spot that is just sad. He is a terrible terrible terrible narrator and makes a good message awful, I think buying this book in audio format would be a terrible error.
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- Justin
- 03-16-07
A fair listen
Book is ineresting but nothing compared to the Goal. The bar was set high!
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- Kevin B Warwood
- 06-24-08
Time to employ a voice-over artist
With all due respect to Goldratt, I found it very difficult to understand him with his very strong accent. Time to employ a voice over artist.
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- Jon Pederson
- 04-10-20
Engaging, challenging
A six hour master class on TOC. I now am ready for more. Sometimes the author / narrator was difficult to understand, but going slower and rewinding helped.
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- BlackApple
- 05-24-12
More of a Lecture than a book
Whilst there is good material in this recording it very quickly gets old hearing the presenter refer to diagrams/charts you can't see as he is presenting live in front of an audience here ... The initial guidance says there are files that can be downloaded with the PowerPoint slides: I can't find them and got no response when I emailed audible to ask for them.
If you like the late Dr Goldratt's self-assured delivery (i'm OK with it) you'll like this. For others a conventional book may be a better place to start
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- Seb
- 04-25-19
Wonderful mind
What a remarkable contribution Dr Goldratt made to business and the world. Highly recommended for those interested in doing business better.
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- Leo Whyte
- 03-17-19
Great follow on from the goal
Great listening experience on TOC that is very relevant to business today. I would highly recommend listening.
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- Sameer Kataria
- 07-22-18
Good one.
Doctor Goldratt was a great orator and story teller.He has explained with great details and simplicity some key concepts of TOC in this book.
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- adam
- 10-28-15
An excellent overview of the Theory of Constraints
What did you like most about Beyond the Goal?
Eliyahu gives an excellent talk on the principles of TOC and relates his talk expertly back to his books "The Goal" and "It's Not Luck". The books opened my eyes to the world of Business Improvement and this talk has cemented the principles in my head.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Most definitely. Eliyahu talks passionately about his topic which drew me in and made me never want to stop listening.
Any additional comments?
If you haven't read any of Eliyahu's books then this is an excellent introduction to his Theory of Constraints which I am completely convinced will make you want to read his books and addopt his methods of improving work flows. If you have already read his books then this talk is a great listen to cement the theories in your head and remind you of the guiding principles.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-16-20
could not get into it,
could not get into it, story OK although hard to follow at times, maybe didn't suit my listening style, gave it a go, don't believe I got much out of it.
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- Adam Thompson
- 04-13-18
Remarkable
A remarkable, paradigm-shifting way to understand work in organisations. So simple, so powerful. An amazing 6 hours. Compulsory listening for anyone in charge of work and consultants who help them.
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- Gilbert Joseph
- 03-25-17
Highly Effective mode of learning!
Great eye opener!
very well constructed & well received.
Summarization of previous works of Dr Goldratt included with personal narrative.