Beyond O.D., Q.C.. P.M., STS, TQM, TQI., et.al.: Empowering Organizations to Redesign and Transform Themselves

Abstract

This panel will provide those in attendance a conceptual framework useful in guiding organizational change programs as sell as discuss he actual case situation of Eastman Chemicals and make reference to Scott Paper, Toyota, IBM and Rockwell Space Systems’ efforts to create more effective and empowering work environments The benefits in addition t o sharing the reports from the firing line will include the opportunity to look at numerous proposed improvement activities from the point of view of how well they fit, together and the sequencing necessary to best help an organization achieve its development goals. A strong argument will also be trade that as the organization develops its own ability (an empowerment culture) it will be better able to use the many different concepts and theories in creating a se1f managing environment dedicated to constant improvement.