Jeffrey K. Liker: Slow Tech, The Toyota Way, Gebunden

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Achieve excellence through disciplined, human-centered technology adoption

Slow Tech, The Toyota Way **askus to resist "technology obsession" and carefully select, test, and introduce high-value-added technology-a stark contrast to many companies' rushtödigitally transformtösomething they do not really understand. Pushing "technologysolutions" when the problem is not even clear only confuses people and can lead to chaos. Organized aroundtentimeless principles that readers can apply to their own organizations, the book shows that AI and techcan becontributing factors to operational excellence, if theyare subordinate to investments in exceptional people and well-defined processes. Core cases from Toyota and other companies that have been inspired byToyota's lean approach are included throughout to show the efficacy of a slower and more methodical approach to change.

Readers will learn how to:

• Consider a range of total value-streamobjectives, instead of focusingonlyon short-term, cost-oriented technology objectives

• Train people through deliberate practice, rather than just sharing user manuals, to develop skillsrequiredto effectively use technologies

• Develop in-house capabilities to create andmodifytechnologyin order töavoid overdependence on vendors

Slow Tech, The Toyota Way **shows business leaders and executives how to harness patience, long-term thinking, careful planning, and experimentation to achieve strategic goals by making breakthrough and routine technologies work for you. Through these principles you can avoid chasing the latest technology fads and become a high-performing learning organization.