It's Not Magic: The Rebirth of a Small Manufacturing Company (Mestizo Spaces) - Softcover

Klein, Donald J.; Zawacki, Jim

9780870135002: It's Not Magic: The Rebirth of a Small Manufacturing Company (Mestizo Spaces)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0870135007 ISBN 13: 9780870135002

Publisher: Michigan State University Press, 1999

It's Not Magic is a two-part story of how a small, struggling manufacturing supplier, Magic Inc., transformed itself into a leading manufacturer of springs and stampings. First, is the historical account of a group of people who faced the realities of the current and coming business world head on―not only did they survive―they thrived and increased sales from four million dollars annually to sixty million annually. Second, Klein and Zawacki share the processes and programs they used to stabilize Magic, Inc. in The Magic Workbook, designed for students and professionals alike. They include the charts, lists, questionnaires, and programs that will be of practical use to others seeking to economically re-energize a company.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

It's Not Magic demonstrates that building high performance work environments takes more than just systems and structural changes. It requires leadership and the ability to influence the way people perceive themselves, their company and their futures. -- John Murphy; Author, Agent of Change: Leading a Cultural Revolution

It's Not Magic effectively communicates the key principles for building a "Best In Class" organization. While describing the rebirth of a small company these principles are relevant for a company of any size. -- Dwane Baumgardner; Chairman, Donnelly Corporation

It's Not Magic is about practicing the fundamental discipline in business with the heart at the core. Most intriguing is the idea that when we stop chasing the magic solution we start to see the magic unfold. I highly recommend this book for anyone on the journey of continuous improvement. -- Kiyoshi Suzaki, Author of The New Shop Floor Management and The New Manufacturing Challenge

It's Not Magic is the story of how leadership changed the culture of a company in decline into a world-class organization. Many practical suggestions are included as well as insights on how to involve everyone in an organization in that process. -- John M. Bissell; Chairman of the Board, Bissell, Inc.

Its Not Magic gives many examples of leadership and cultural change, key ingredients to the success of any business. This easy-reading book details new twists to basic principals that we can all apply to our businesses. -- John Spoelhof; Chairman Prince, A Johnson Controls Company

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.