Reengineering The Corporation : A Manifesto For... May 2026

: Don't just automate old ways. Throw the old system away and start with a "clean sheet of paper."

: Instead of passing a file through ten people, give one person or a small team the power to handle the whole process. 🛠️ The Role of Technology Reengineering the corporation : a manifesto for...

Example: Using a shared database so everyone sees the same data at once, instead of waiting for paper files. ⚠️ Impact and Criticism : Don't just automate old ways

: Challenge long-standing assumptions. If a rule doesn't add value to the customer, delete it. : Because it is so "radical," many organizations

: It focused heavily on mechanics and often ignored company culture or employee morale.

: Because it is so "radical," many organizations found the transition too difficult to sustain. If you'd like to dive deeper into this topic: Specific case studies (like Ford or IBM Credit) Summary of a specific chapter Comparison to modern "Agile" or "Lean" methods Which of these would be most helpful for your project?

: Many firms used "reengineering" as a polite word for mass layoffs.