Question 1

How can this book be used for all management?

Accepted Answer

Many of the examples can be used at any level of the business, open communication, awareness, visibility that builds character and integrity of the manager. The spinoff will be recognition and possible fast track movement.

Question 2

Why did you write this book?

Accepted Answer

In my last assignment I was asked to train two Plant Managers. Working off a blank sheet, I put a program together that connected the dots. I was appalled at the gaps and have tried to close these in this book to make it easier for those going into this position.

Question 3

Why this book? There are so many books on management

Accepted Answer

This book is not full of diagrams and telling you what must be done. Instead it is different in telling you through examples of what in all probability is going to happen and guidelines on how to handle these situations. The job must be handled in your own way depending on your operations, no holy grail …it’s a tough job and a massive challenge for anyone who is a plant manager.

Question 4

These principles have been taught over and over again.

Accepted Answer

From my perspective as the writer of the book I am telling you as it is. I am clear about this and you have everything you need to be aware of to be a great plant manager. All you now have to do is put it in place to get things to work. This I not like anything you have ever seen before please read it more than once that’s why I have kept it short and to the point.

Question 5

Is this all that needs to be done?

Accepted Answer

No, not in the least. These are general guidelines that put the job into context. Depending on the business you are in as a Plant Manager you have to right size the concepts, tailor them for your operations and make them work.

Question 6

What about World Class Manufacturing and Bulleting Boards?

Accepted Answer

No, not in the least. These are general guidelines that put the job into context. Depending on the business you are in as a Plant Manager you have to right size the concepts, tailor them for your operations and make them work.

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