Steve Jackson
In 1988 Steve Jackson was one of the first independent consultants in the world to be invited to receive “Jonah” training by Dr. Eli Goldratt, author of The Goal and originator of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) technology. Steve has specialized in the TOC ever since.
In 1988, with an engineering degree and more than 15 years of manufacturing and systems experience already behind him, Steve worked alongside Dr. Goldratt, his partners and Associates for six years to further develop and to disseminate the Theory of Constraints body of knowledge across North America. This will have meaning for anyone who has read Eli Goldratt’s book “The Goal” … Steve was certified to the level of “Jonah’s Jonah,” meaning that in the late 80’s and early 90’s he taught managers to think like the character “Jonah” in the book, on behalf of the Goldratt Institute.
Independent of the Goldratt Institute since 1994 Steve today is one of the most experienced TOC educators and consultants in North America, with know-how (and do-how) gained from hands-on involvement in a wide variety of implementations.
A popular speaker and educator, Steve has developed and delivered a wide variety of seminars and workshops to groups of up to 300 managers.
Steve was a member of APICS for 20 years, and served as President of the local Chapter. He is still an occasional presenter at APICS meetings and in demand as a speaker at other professional associations.