{"product_id":"creating-value","title":"Creating Value","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for CREATING VALUE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“John Rizzo is a masterful practitioner of a management strategy that is by now well known but frequently misunderstood. Over many years, I have observed firsthand the careful and deliberate implementation of lean principles by Rizzo and the dozens of managers that he has trained. The results have been extraordinary. In \u003ci\u003eCreating Value\u003c\/i\u003e, Rizzo offers an experience-based blueprint for sustainable business transformation based on his proven track record. What sets this book apart is Rizzo’s focus on respecting people while improving processes—illustrating that operational excellence and human development are inseparable. Every leader wanting to build an organization capable of driving value through continuous improvement should make this their essential guide.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—JOHN B. FITZGIBBONS,\u003c\/b\u003e Chairperson, Basin Holdings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Finally, a business book that recognizes the untapped wisdom on the front lines! \u003ci\u003eCreating Value\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly illustrates how being present, observing real work, and truly listening transforms both operations and culture. Rizzo’s approach has created billions in value across industries by honoring a simple truth: the people closest to the work know it best. Required reading for leaders ready to unleash the full potential of their organizations.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—ART BYRNE,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lean Turnaround\u003c\/i\u003e and former CEO of Wiremold Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a business landscape dominated mainly by short-term thinking, \u003ci\u003eCreating Value \u003c\/i\u003estands apart in helping build organizations that benefit employees, customers, and owners alike. Rizzo’s book isn’t about quick fixes or management fads. Instead, it’s about fundamental shifts in how we view work itself. These ideas work. I have seen many of the best companies throughout New York State use these ideas successfully. The book’s documented case studies and practical guidance make this a definitive playbook for leaders seeking performance and purpose. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—RANDY WOLKEN,\u003c\/b\u003e President and CEO, MACNY – The Manufacturers Association \u0026amp; The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The business system in \u003ci\u003eCreating Value\u003c\/i\u003e is the closest thing to magic I have ever seen in business. And John Rizzo is about the closest person to a LEAN magician, or Sensei, I have ever met. It still amazes me that with all the emphasis economists put on productivity they harp on expensive Capex, AI, etc. with scarcely a mention of the system that propelled Toyota from a pile of rubble in 1945 to the world’s most successful car company a century or so later. With the ‘Creating Value’ system your company can be transformed into a wealth creating juggernaut.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—JOHN W. CHILDS,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO and Founder of J.W. Childs Associates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As an M\u0026amp;A professional, the biggest challenge in my work isn’t finding the right business or closing the deal—it’s what comes next: integrating cultures, operations, and processes across multiple, often disparate, entities. This is the most critical phase in the M\u0026amp;A lifecycle, and yet it is frequently overlooked. John Rizzo’s \u003ci\u003eCreating Value \u003c\/i\u003eprovides the operational roadmap that’s missing from so many post-acquisition playbooks. Through well-documented case studies and practical, experience-backed guidance, Rizzo delivers a definitive resource for leaders focused on both performance and cultural alignment. Whether you’re a CEO, investor, or plant manager, I recommend it wholeheartedly.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—TOM KILLIAN, JR.,\u003c\/b\u003e Managing Director, Talus Holdings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Ehrenfeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42850307571773,"sku":"9781394342839","price":59.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781394342839_469f5c23-6984-4781-ba8f-46ad6c5daab0.jpg?v=1767072189","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/creating-value","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}