Chapter 1

Use and Misuse

The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs are not a panacea. The adage “if something is too good to be true, it probably is” still applies. The downside of these programs is that they take time, discipline, work, and some money. However, the amount of these factors is no greater than that of any other worthwhile endeavor. Although the rewards can be great for any organization, one must have the vision to see those rewards in order to realize them.

These programs contain a set of skills and they can be thought of as any other skill one might learn. A common analogy used compares the skill development to that required for more common activities such as the game of golf. If one is not familiar with golf, other games and ...

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