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This innovative volume shows how to integrate Breakthrough Thinking…- concepts with all of an organization's TQM technology, knowledge, values, and goals to develop better strategies for competing in the currently intensifying global market. Shows HOW to convert all the available technology, knowledge, values, goals and “good ideas” of TQM into more effective, results-oriented practice. Explains 1) that using traditional TQM methodologies and focusing on small incremental improvements - rather than breakthroughs into new levels of productivity and into new market areas - is not sufficient by itself; and 2) that HOW an individual or group proceeds to work on a particular project significantly affects the quality and quantity of the results obtained. Salient Features Integrates the power of the Breakthrough Thinking concepts and the values of Total Quality Management (TQM) into a Strategic Total Enterprise Management Model that focuses on results rather than just the creation of activities and teams. Provides a full perspective on HOW to approach the establishment of a TQM program, the setup and follow-through of any TQM project, and the handling of any standard activity. Describes the need to bring TQM into perspective with other organizational functions and needs. Summarizes a large number of techniques and tools that are available for various steps and activities in the Breakthrough Thinking process.