Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Value-Centered Management is a fresh business application that has proven to work!! This book is an EXCELLENT BOOK! I received my book last week and I have not been able to put it down! Parker explores what value means to our customers/clients and makes us begin to question if what we are delivering is what they want vs. what we "think" they want. Through this easy to read story, he invites us to learn of a FRESH & FORWARD thinking business concept called Value-Centered Management that is helping businesses everyday achieve success through customer value and build stronger business teams that can deliver. This is a real story that makes PRACTICAL sense in ANY ASPECT of business!! I would suggest this book to anyone who is looking to keep improving their professional careers or businesses, and even their personal lives to be more successful!! WELL DONE! WELL DONE!!!

 John William Kilmartin

5.0 out of 5 stars Different

I don’t read a lot but this was a good read

 AClark

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish List

I wish every business contact would embrace the philosophy of this book. It's a Great storyline, easy read (hard to stop once you start), enlightening, respectful, motivating and encouraging ~ yes, all that! In current economic times, change is eminent. Ironically though where the Benefits of change are welcomed, the Burden of knowing How, What and When to change are not. "Who Said So?" provides keen insights to approach everyday work in ways that almost effortlessly identify areas of excess and areas of need while empowering the current workforce to do more with less. Principles in this book have helped me and those I work for/with to succeed while facing very challenging times ~ I keep a copy visible and at my desk for easy reference.

 Sweet

5.0 out of 5 stars

Practical application for ordering and streamlining your business

This book is one of the first business theory books I've read, with real practical examples of the application of the principles of lean management, including possible shortfalls and how to overcome them. The author discusses the principles in language that is easy to understand, and then shows not only how it is applied to a functioning business, but also the affect those changes may have on both customer and employee attitude and resulting productivity. It is a fresh and innovative perspective on the way we ought to think about and conduct business overall.

 Randall R. Mancuso

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Said So book review

An excellent book that provides practical solutions to business problems in a novel format. The concepts are easily understood and are designed into a story that keeps you interested in learning more. I would recommend this book for the business student to the seasoned professional. This book examines the concept of Lean and does a wonderful job of illustrating without pounding the concepts. This book can be read over and over and is an easy read for anyone.

J. Tribble

5.0 out of 5 stars A blueprint for success

This is a fantastic book that offers value-centered solutions for all ages in an easy to read story. I easily identify with each of the characters in the story and totally embrace the customer value concepts. As operations manager for a lean, food service operation, I encouraged all my team members to read and follow the principles from the book. If you're looking to advance your career objectives or seeking personal improvement, you really owe it to yourself to add this book to your collection!

 Panda Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cutting Edge

This book has helped me drill down to the really critical areas of business. In the current economy, it is more important than ever to focus on what really produces results- Mr. Parker has managed to peel back a number of unnecessary, non-value adding layers, and reveal the essence of growing a business.

J.D. Stine

5.0 out of 5 stars "Who Said So?"

This is an excellent book for the student, start-up business owner, seasoned professional, and/or regular "Joe." Mr. Parker does an amazing job of using a practical story line that brings home major key points to common fundamental issues. A quick/easy read worth its weight in gold!

Daniel James

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Beneficial Business Book I Have Read To Date!

I have already read the book twice! Most of the business book i have read were dry and I lost interest quickly. I really loved the interesting characters used to explain the foundation of finding success.

Godfrey Rigby

5.0 out of 5 stars Growing as a manager

This book was recommended because it would help me as a manager in my business.