People by nature want to be productive, and companies want their people to be productive. Yet there's a disconnect between people's productive inclinations and what actually happens in most companies. Productivity Reimagined shows how a revitalized approach, based on dispelling five common myths, is enabling leading companies to empower their people and establish productivity as a competitive advantage. Evidence is drawn from Toyota and other forward-thinking companies that have successfully countered these myths and shattered barriers created by conventional command-and-control management, ending counterproductive practices such as reliance on false metrics, segmentation of purpose, and alienation of employees. The key to breakthrough productivity growth is building team cultures that respect every person and engage them in continuous improvement. The book presents the latest science on human behavior and systems theory, supported by more than 60 interviews from prominent CEOs, consultants, academics, executive directors, and EVPs, representing a range of case study scenarios including Lean transformations, adoption of Deming principles, sustainability projects, technology adoption, and community development. In order to help leaders overcome systemic roadblocks when trying to bring real change, Productivity Reimagined sets readers up with not just the knowledge of an alternate approach, but also the practical steps needed to implement a path forward. As companies face the new realities of the global economy, Productivity Reimagined earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and all other business professionals looking for fresh perspective and a better way of running a business.