Almost all decisions based on cost accounting are utterly wrong.
Eliyahu GoldrattRead
You need collaboration of its people; it's the only way to improve a company - can you ignore that? You need a win-win for every sub-group, which will ensure exponential growth for a company.
Interpretation
Collaboration among all individuals in a company is essential for improvement and growth.
This quote emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration within an organization. Eliyahu Goldratt suggests that to foster improvement and achieve exponential growth, it is vital for every subgroup within the company to work together towards a common goal, creating a win-win situation that benefits all involved.
In practice
In a corporate meeting discussing team dynamics.
Almost all decisions based on cost accounting are utterly wrong.
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If you want people to take action,you must refrain from giving them the answers.
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Dr. Martin Luther King is not a black hero. He is an American hero.
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