Toyota credits its status as a global powerhouse to its people. Now two of the leading authorities on the company give you the methods for developing an exceptional workforce the Toyota way. Toyota has changed the economic and business landscape with its model for organizational excellence. Jeffrey K. Liker's international bestseller,The Toyota Way, summarized this management approach with his 4P model consisting of Philosophy, Process, People, and Problem Solving. The Shingo Prize-winningThe Toyota Way Fieldbookwent a step further showing how to apply the 4Ps to other companies. Toyota Talentexplores the critical importance of People in the Toyota model. Without an exceptional workforce, the other principles would be useless. Liker and Meier describe how the company develops high-performing individuals and an outstanding workforce. With illustrative examples, guidance, and proven techniques, this book also shows the best ways to grow talent from within.