Part I provides an overview of the constraint-based perspective on systems and organizations, commonly referred to as the theory of constraints or synchronous management, with chapters on fundamental principles and processes that are the backbone of the thinking process application tools developed from the work of Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt. Part II contains step-by-step guidelines for five thinking process application tools, organized by two thinking types. Part III introduces ways to combine thinking process application tools to create robust processes for understanding and communicating problems and solutions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)