The ongoing revival of interest in the work of American philosopher and pragmatist John Dewey has given rise to a burgeoning flow of commentaries, critical editions, and reevaluations of Dewey's writings. While previous studies of Dewey's work have taken either a historical or a topical focus, Shook offers an innovative, organic approach to understanding Dewey and eloquently shows that Dewey's instrumentalism grew seamlessly out of his idealism. He argues that most current scholarship operates under a mistaken impression of Dewey's early philosophical positions and convincingly demonstrates a number of key points:that Dewey's metaphysical empiricism remained more indebted to Kant and Hegel than is commonly supposed; that Dewey owed more to the influence of Wundt than is commonly believed;that the influence of Peirce and James was not as significant for the development of Dewey's theories of mind and truth as has been argued in the past;and that Dewey's pragmatic theory of knowledge never really abandoned idealism.Shook's exposition of the unity of Dewey's thought challenges a large scholarly industry devoted to suppressing or explaining away the consistency between Dewey's early thought and his later work. In every respect, Dewey's Empirical Theory of Knowledge and Reality is a provocative and engaging study that will occupy a unique niche in this field. It is certain to stimulate discussion and controversy, forcing Dewey traditionalists out of habitual modes of thought and transforming our conventional understanding of the development of classical American philosophy.

Dewey's Empirical Theory of Knowledge and Reality (Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy)

Politics & Social Sciences

Shook, John

Shook, John R.

Philosophy

Vanderbilt University Press

The ongoing revival of interest in the work of American philosopher and pragmatist John Dewey has given rise to a burgeoning flow of commentaries, critical editions, and reevaluations of Dewey's writings. While previous studies of Dewey's work have taken either a historical or a topical focus, Shook offers an innovative, organic approach to understanding Dewey and eloquently shows that Dewey's instrumentalism grew seamlessly out of his idealism. He argues that most current scholarship operates under a mistaken impression of Dewey's early philosophical positions and convincingly demonstrates a number of key points:
that Dewey's metaphysical empiricism remained more indebted to Kant and Hegel than is commonly supposed; that Dewey owed more to the influence of Wundt than is commonly believed; that the influence of Peirce and James was not as significant for the development of Dewey's theories of mind and truth as has been argued in the past; and that Dewey's pragmatic theory of knowledge never really abandoned idealism.
Shook's exposition of the unity of Dewey's thought challenges a large scholarly industry devoted to suppressing or explaining away the consistency between Dewey's early thought and his later work. In every respect, Dewey's Empirical Theory of Knowledge and Reality is a provocative and engaging study that will occupy a unique niche in this field. It is certain to stimulate discussion and controversy, forcing Dewey traditionalists out of habitual modes of thought and transforming our conventional understanding of the development of classical American philosophy.

Dewey's Empirical Theory of Knowledge and Reality (The Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy)

Gradually, through trial and error in dozens of workshops in a wide range of companies and at the University of Michigan, they discovered the best way to teach mapping to groups of managers, engineers, and production associates.
Indeed, the insights gained from these workshops made it possible for them to write the Learning to See workbook in a particularly clear style.
In Training to See they pass along their accumulated knowledge of how you can teach groups of employees, and eventually your entire operating team, the fundamental principles of lean thinking through the lens of Value Stream Mapping. Mike and John provide tips on how to set up and conduct effective Value Stream Mapping workshops at your own facility. Their Training to See workshop combines classroom instruction with practical on-the-floor mapping exercises using your own product families as examples. The instructor's manual includes easy to follow instructions with icons that highlight exactly what to Say, Do, Write/Draw and Ask throughout the course.
The workshop begins with a short video introduction by Jim Womack discussing the history and evolution of lean principles. The instructor then presents key lean concepts including the identification of product families, the nature of waste, the need for continuous flow wherever possible, the importance of smooth pull facilitated by heijunka, and the critical role of management in striving for perfection along each value stream.
Each member of the class follows along with their participant guide as the instructor demonstrates how to draw a detailed map of the current state using a simple manufacturing example. Armed with a basic understanding of mapping, participants form teams and go out to the gemba, the workplace, to map the current state for one or more of their own product families. They then return to the classroom to present and discuss their maps with the rest of the class.
Next, the instructor explains what makes a value stream lean, and once again uses a simple example to lead the class in mapping a future state. The students then go back out to the gemba to map the future state for the product family they have selected. After another debriefing session, participants develop the implementation plan they will follow to achieve immediate and sustainable results. The workshop concludes with some final words of encouragement from Jim Womack.
Each Training to See kit contains:
<ul>
<li>A facilitator's guide with step-by-step instructions on how to teach the material and tips from Mike and John on particularly effective techniques</li>
<li>An opening and closing video (VHS) featuring Jim Womack discussing the history of lean, the critical importance of value stream mapping, and the opportunity for each participant to actually make a difference in the future success of their company</li>
<li>A copy of Lean Thinking by Jim and Dan Jones</li>
<li>21 participant guides</li>
<li>A set of transparencies with all of the visuals needed for the course</li>
<li>A CD-ROM with PowerPoint slides of all the overheads</li>
<li>A laminated wall chart tracking the progress of the class</li>
<li>A copy of Mike and John's Learning to See
</li>
<li>Recognition certificates for each participant</li>
<li>A sturdy and attractive carrying case</li>
</ul>
Every company that is serious about becoming lean will need to teach its entire workforce and then its suppliers how to see and how to eliminate waste in every value stream. Training to See is the essential teaching tool for achieving a successful lean transformation.

VSM Participant Guide for Training to See: A Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Business & Money

ROTHER,MIKE

Finance

Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc.

We've developed the contents of this participant guide to enhance learning. The structure of the modules in the guide matches the learning structure used in the Training to See Kit. The page design includes space for note taking, working on an operator balance chart, and drawing both current and future state value-stream maps along with the instructor.Modules begin with a page showing the learning framework of where students are in the course content, what they’ve covered, and what comes next. Each section ends with a short quiz to check and reinforce understanding.20 Participant Guides are included in each Training to See Kit, giving you everything you need to run value-stream mapping workshops. The guides are also sold individually for additional training sessions.

Value-Stream Mapping Workshop Participant Guide

Management & Leadership

Managing to Learn: Using the A3 Management Process to Solve Problems, Gain Agreement, Mentor and Lead

Lean Enterprises Inst Inc

What should you do first when starting to implement lean manufacturing? What comes next, then next? With the raft of information now available about lean principles, it’s easy to get confused. Kaizen Express clarifies the process using a rapid, nonstop style to explain the essential elements of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in a logical implementation sequence. This succinct but comprehensive back-to-basics book offers lean novices and veterans alike a comprehensive primer on lean principles and implementation that returns to fundamentals and stresses the importance of learning by doing at the individual and team levels. Originally developed as an aid for teaching the essential elements of TPS to Japanese readers and non-Japanese readers working together at Japanese factories around the world, Kaizen Express keeps the bilingual format. It also preserves the illustrations or charts on every page that reinforce key points. The book also includes a glossary of TPS terms in Engl

Kaizen Express: Fundamentals for Your Lean Journey (English and Japanese Edition)

Narusawa, Toshiko

Health, Fitness & Dieting

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