Reviewing a Few Examples of Acceptance Tools

It is difficult to discuss each of these acceptance tools in detail in the space available. However, they at least need to be introduced so that the reader knows what is available, and then if desired the reader can research any of them in more detail. 

Breakthrough Thinking— This change model utilizes purpose expansions rather than root cause analysis and has become quite popular in Japan, especially among the users of the Toyota production system. The following discusses the concept briefly. 

To solve difficult problems and find creative solutions, our present thinking paradigm and process must change. Gerald Nadler and Shozo 

Reinventing Lean - Introducing Lean Management into the Supply Chain 

God Thinking focuses on making decisions based on God s will. Some decisions require no analysis. Behavior is firmly dictated by God s will, our values systems, and our life philosophies. For example, morality or ethical issues are decided and are not open for discussion. Conventional Thinking starts with an analysis process that focuses on fact or truth finding. When we make a decision, our behavior is based on the facts or on scientific truth. We need the facts in order to make our decisions. Breakthrough Thinking starts with the ideal or ultimate objective. When we make a decision, we base our behavior on this objective. 

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