ABSTRACT

This book will address key organizational issues that must be considered and addressed when implementing Lean business practices. The book offers solutions for many of the challenges, provides a resource that leaders can use in addressing cultural and regulatory issues, provides means to address the associated people issues and the challenging task of knowledge retention and succession planning. Vignettes are used to illustrate and provide examples of potential issues and solutions that can be considered for resolving issues and a case study demonstrating ways to address the technical and people aspects of implementing Lean to ensure project success.

chapter 1|18 pages

Lean Thinking

chapter 2|15 pages

Lean Thinking Leadership Team

chapter 3|16 pages

Lean Culture

chapter 4|13 pages

Employee Engagement in a Lean Culture

chapter 7|18 pages

Employee Development and the Hidden Cost

chapter 9|15 pages

Implementation Pitfalls and Hidden Costs

chapter 10|17 pages

Lean Implementation Case Study

chapter 11|12 pages

Evaluation Resource Packet