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Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints RECOMMENDATIONS books, videos, studying, training, acting

 A number of people ask me for advice on pursuing their interest in Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC).  So I compiled the following as a guide and hope that you will find it helpful.  I have also put a link for each item.  The link provided is the least expensive source that I have found for the item. 

On www.ScienceofBuiness.com you can find both the Amazon and Goldratt’s Marketing Group links for all the recommended products below.  Please buy through my site or the links below – this will ensure you get the best price and I get a small commission! 
 
Here are Dr Lisa’s recommendations on the best Goldratt Theory of Constraints books, videos, audios, self learning programs, workbooks, training, assessments, and articles by subject:
 
Prices may change over time, but this will give you an idea. 
 
Operations – Manufacturing or service companies that repeat a process
Act — Implement The Goal in your shop — www.VelocitySchedulingSystem.com ($3997)
Read – The Goal – Amazon ($15.72)
Read – Manufacturing at Warp Speed – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($69.99), Amazon ($74.95)
Listen – Beyond The Goal audio – Amazon ($18.89)
Study – TOC Self Learning Program on CD-ROM Session 1 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Insights on Operations – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($99)
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision:  The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($99), $199 on Amazon
Act - Customized ON SITE Drum Buffer Rope Training – Consulting Services Training  ($75,000)
Play these games – Free Stuff  (FREE)
 
 Finance & Measurements
Read – The Goal – Amazon ($15.72)
Read – Throughput Accounting – Amazon ($15.75)
Read – The Measurements Nightmare – Amazon , Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($56.95)
Study – Maximizing Profitability:  The Theory of Constraints Approach to Maximizing Profits – Dr Lisa ($99), $199 on Amazon
Study – TOC Self Learning Program on CD-ROM Session 2 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Insights on Finance & Measures – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($99)
Act – Do an assessment with Dr Lisa – Consulting Services – Assessment ($5000 to $15,000)
 
Project Management, Engineering, New Poduct Develoopment
Read – Critical Chain – Amazon ($12.97)
Read – Critical Chain and Project Management in the Fast Lane –Amazon ($49.31)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 3 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Insights on Project Management – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($99)
Train – Critical Chain Project Management Training (3 Days) – Consulting Services Training ($12,000)
 
Distribution and Supply Chain
Read – It’s Not Luck – Amazon ($12.97)
Read – Manufacturing at Warp Speed – Goldratt’s Marketing Group, Amazon ($74.95)
Read – ERP – Amazon ($62.96)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 4 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Insights on Distribution – Goldratt’s Marketing Group  ($99)
Read – article:   Distribution White Paper (FREE)
 
Marketing
Read – It’s Not Luck – Amazon ($12.97)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 5 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision:  The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($199)
Act -  3 day MAFIA OFFER BOOT CAMP – www.mafiaoffers.com ($10k group, $25k private)
Act — ONLINE Mafia Offer Boot Camp — www.MafiaOfferBootCamp.com ($9997)
 
Sales
Read – It’s Not Luck – Amazon ($12.97)
Read – The Cash Machine – Amazon ($11.90)
Read – Unblock the Power of Your Sales Force – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($37.00)
Read – Reengineering Your Sales Force – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($49.50)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 6 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Act – 3 day Solutions for Sale workshop – Consulting Services – Training ($10,000)

Act -  3 day MAFIA OFFER BOOT CAMP – www.mafiaoffers.com ($10k group, $25k private)
Act — ONLINE Mafia Offer Boot Camp — www.MafiaOfferBootCamp.com ($9997)

Act – Dr Lisa’s 3 day Executive Access Boot Camp – www.ExecutiveAccessBootCamp ($1875 per person)

Act — Sales Velocity System –> www.SalesVelocitySystem.com ($4995)
 
Managing People
Read – Great Boss, Dead Boss – Amazon , Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($24.95)
Read – The Measurements Nightmare – Amazon , Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($56.95)
Read – It’s Not Luck – Amazon ($12.97)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 7 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
 
Strategy
Read – Viable Vision – Amazon, Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($24.95)
Study – TOC SLP on CD-ROM Session 8 – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($149)
Study – Achieving a Viable Vision:  The Theory of Constraints Strategic Approach to Rapid Sustainable Growth – Dr Lisa ($199)
Act – Dr Lisa’s 4×4 Strategic Planning Session (8 days) – Consulting Services – Training ($30,000)
Act – Apply for your own Viable Vision – www.viable-vision.com (results based consulting)
 
Thinking Skills
Read – It’s Not Luck – Amazon ($12.97)
Read – Thinking for a Change – Amazon ($51.57)
Read – The Logical Thinking Process - Amazon ($65.86)
Study – the CD-ROM, Yani’s Goal – Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($39)
 
Other Recommended Reading
Healthcare – We All Fall Down – Amazon ($18.15)
IT/Consulting – Necessary But Not Sufficient – Amazon ($12.97)
Case Studies – Management Dilemmas – Amazon, Goldratt’s Marketing Group ($34.95)
TQM – Deming and Goldratt – Amazon ($12.97)
Read - The Purple Curve – Amazon ($used)
Read - Essays on Theory of Constraints – Amazon ($13.57)
Read - Late Night Discussions – Amazon ($8.95)
TOC for Education – Read this blog:  http://www.rationalsys.com/366aug.html 
 
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