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  • The Spirit of Kaizen

  • Creating Lasting Excellence One Small Step at a Time
  • By: Bob Maurer, Leigh Ann Hirschman
  • Narrated by: Bob Maurer
  • Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (244 ratings)

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The Spirit of Kaizen

By: Bob Maurer, Leigh Ann Hirschman
Narrated by: Bob Maurer
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Summary

The easy-to-implement guide to driving organizational change by applying the proven concept of kaizen

UCLA psychologist and organizational consultant Dr. Robert Maurer provides a simple and proven effective technique for making major changes with minimal disruption. Applying the operational concept of kaizen - small, continual improvements - to common management challenges, managers can drive major improvements with a series of well-planned techniques for boosting quality, innovation, sales, and morale.

©2012 Robert Maurer (P)2012 Random House Audio
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loved it. would advise when facing fears that you also seek professional assistance to uncover any trapped emotions.

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Good Read!

Very well written! Advises small incremental changes that can have a big impact! definitely recommend it to any one who seek to improve there performance!

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Really good explanation of Kaizen and how it works

Quick look into how and why Kaizen works and ideas to get it all started.

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not exactly life changer

but I liked a few ideas. some examples were very spoof but some were excellent. overall was good

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Good theory, could have been better story

I like the Kaizen theory and what it stands for, but found the narration a little tedious and it could have gone a bit more Indepth with its uses,

Having said that- if it was longer I probably might not have lasted!!

If you're looking for mindset, coaching, self improvement or management books amor ideas to implement its definitely worth a try

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Short and sweet !!

Nice and short but with powerful content ! I used it as a reminder of my kaizen training years ago and definitely will come back.

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Extremely easy to understand powerful ideas

This really made me think. I found the linking of kaizen to psychology a very powerful idea. It's a lot more coherent than things like NLP, and gives you useful ideas you can use straight away.

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fantastic book

really enjoyed this book, its short but offers up some challenging thinking points. it wont be the last time i listen.

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Great book

What made the experience of listening to The Spirit of Kaizen the most enjoyable?

The way fundamental concepts are dealt with. The book is very easy to understand even though the content presented is quite intense.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Spirit of Kaizen?

When the authors explains how small changes in the attitude and behaviours versus the staff can have positive impact in the company production and on the overall company economy.

What about Bob Maurer’s performance did you like?

Definitely yes, and I will certainly recommend this book.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

With Kaizen is possible to have positive changes.

Any additional comments?

This is one of the best book I read recently, it makes you reflect and absorb such an important concept. When the book is easy to understand and is written in a conversational style, it is very easy to remember the concept.

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the spirit of kaizen

this is an excellent book packed with useful information and examples. best of all the narrative was clear and easily understood.

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