The Logical Thinking Process: A Systems Approach to Complex Problem Solving
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A major rewrite of Dettmers classic Goldratts Theory of Constraints, this new edition presents a whole new approach to building and applying logic trees. The logical thinking process referred to in the title is nothing less than a broadly applicable, systems-level approach to policy analysis. Dettmer has streamlined the process of constructing the logic trees while simultaneously ensuring that the results are more logically sound and closer representations of reality than ever before. He explains an easier, more logically sound way to integrate Current Reality Trees with Evaporating Clouds. His new version of the thinking process "retires" the Transition Tree in favor of the marriage of a more detailed Prerequisite Tree and critical chain project management. This book contains new examples of logic trees from a variety of real-world applications. Most of the diagrams and illustrations are new and improved. Explanations and procedures for constructing the logic trees are considerably simplified. Completely new to this edition is a unique graphical software application - Transformation Logic Trees, designed primarily to create thinking process logic trees and only secondarily for other flowcharting uses. Provided on the accompanying CD-ROM is a full-function, unrestricted copy of version 1.0 for new and experienced users of the thinking process alike to use in building their logic trees. Appendix J in the book provides more information on how to install and use the software.
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Binding :Hardcover
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EAN :9780873897235
Price :$88.00USD
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Customer ReviewsGreat systematization
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
While deepening my knowledge on the Theory of Constraint, I was looking for something that could give me a complete and systematic approach to the Thinking Process.
I must say that this book is really fulfilling my needs.
Use this book to solve your difficult problem
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If you are serious about solving your difficult problem, there is no better starting point than Dettmers book. That said, the process is not easy. You will identify the undesirable effects and construct diagrams to help you discover the root causes. You will identify the limiting factors that prevent you from achieving your goals. You will identify the intermediate objectives which help you reach your goals. And you will learn more acronyms than you thought you could ever remember. Perhaps you will even become a better thinker. Use this book to understand Goldratts Thinking Process, and to solve your difficult problem.
The Logical Thinking Process Bible
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Bill has produced an exquisite update to his earlier works, well recongnized as the definitive source for the logical thinking process. With some new simplifications and very effective process summaries, this book is an essential tool when you have a serious problem to address. Bills clear and concise writing makes the material accessible to all. His personal experiences improving many organizations ensure results.
I wish our politicians could use a process like this to address the systemic problems that plague Washington DC and our nation, such as Health Care. One can only hope...
Makes yoour thinking better
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If you read and apply this book, it will make your thinking and discussing much better. This book is like good textbook about one thing: good thinking. And it works. Recommended.
Very useful
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
the book not just tell what the thinking process is and show how to conduct the process. with this books help, I came from knowing TOC to using TOC.
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