the goal report

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The Goal Report

Due Thursday 11/4 at 11:59pm. 100 Points.

Use the scoring rubric as a guideline for your write-up. Your submission should be between 1,000 - 1,500 words and include all of the below. If you go slightly over 1,500 words or the estimate of each section, that's ok. Be concise but thorough in your positions with supporting information to justify why you have taken that stance.

1. In your own words describe what "the goal" is and a brief description of Goldratt's measures (T, OE, and I)

2. Identify and describe what you believe are the three most important steps Alex's team took to improve the plant. Describe how did these actions affect T, I, and OE? Support your position with analysis and relevant data as to why you believe these are the three most important.

3. Jonah outlines the secret to managing constraints. What are the 5 steps he recommends to improve performance?

4. What are the 5 major takeaways you learned from this book that any manager should apply to continuously improve process? List them with a brief explanation of each. *NOTE* These are NOT directly from the book. They DON'T relate to the steps. These are YOUR takeaways you'd apply in real life.

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5. Describe the lesson learned that resonated with you the most that you will take with you into your business career?

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Criteria Ratings Pts

10 pts

20 pts

30 pts

The Goal: Definition & Metrics

Defines the Goal and TOC metrics

10 pts Full Marks:Meets all

8 pts Rating Description

5 pts Rating Description

3 pts Missed the Mark

0 pts Didn't Answer

Three Most Important Steps

• Clearly describes three improvement steps • Initiatives are appropriate (i.e., have relevance, priority)

20 pts Clear and well developed

16 pts Three steps, but lacking slightly

13 pts Three steps, lacking substantially

10 pts Missed the Mark

0 pts Didn't Answer

Application— 5 Steps to Improve Performance

Jonah outlines the secret to managing constraints. What are the 5 steps he recommends to improve performance?

30 pts Full Marks

Clear and well developed

25 pts 5 listed but lacking solid explanations

20 pts 5 listed but no accompanying details

15 pts Missed the Mark

0 pts Didn't Answer

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Total Points: 100

Criteria Ratings Pts

30 pts

10 pts

5 Steps Any Manager Should Use for Continuous Improvement

What are the 5 major takeaways you learned from this book that any manager should apply to continuously improve process? List them with a brief explanation of each.

30 pts Clear and well- developed

25 pts 5 listed but lacking solid explanations

20 pts 5 listed but no accompanying details

15 pts Missed the Mark

0 pts Didn't Answer

Your Lesson Learned

Describe the lesson learned that resonated with you the most that you will take with you into your business career?

10 pts Thoughtful and well-developed

7 pts Answered but not well thought out.

3 pts Not well thought out.

0 pts Didn't Answer