Practical Lean Leadership: A Strategic Leadership Guide For Executives
"Bob Emiliani is addressing THE most important problem facing organizations trying to make Lean work; the role of the executive leadership. This workbook provides sound methods to assist managers understand their role and put it into practice. This is workbook and it requires some work, but the workbook format is very helpful to move these methods from ideas into the daily practice of Lean leadership." --Brian Maskell, President, BMA Inc. and co-author ofPractical Lean Accounting"Practical Lean Leadershipexplains key aspects of enterprise leadership and then takes it several steps further by applying Lean principles and tools to leadership itself. An effective model is created by understanding behavioral waste and by applying value stream mapping and standardized work in totally new contexts. The workbook format engages the reader and immediately connects to their reality." --Kevin Meyer, President, Superfactory Ventures, LLC."Practical Lean Leadershipexplains key aspects of enterprise leadership and then takes it several steps further by applying Lean principles and tools to leadership itself. An effective model is created by understanding behavioral waste and by applying value stream mapping and standardized work in totally new contexts. The workbook format engages the reader and immediately connects to their reality." --Kevin Meyer, President, Superfactory Ventures, LLC."Bob Emiliani is addressing THE most important problem facing organizations trying to make Lean work; the role of the executive leadership. This workbook provides sound methods to assist managers understand their role and put it into practice. This is workbook and it requires some work, but the workbook format is very helpful to move these methods from ideas into the daily practice of Lean leadership." --Brian Maskell, President, BMA Inc."Emiliani addresses the most prevalent and misunderstood aspects of transforming an enterprise to Lean management. He presents the roadblocks and explains how to overcome them in a systematic manner. This workbook will move senior managers to improve their leadership and the business for the better." --James Huntzinger, author of Lean Cost Management"This book is the definitive primer for anyone considering a Lean transformation. It is an excellent review for existing Lean leaders to ensure that their approach, leadership, and guidance to their teams are consistent with the Lean principles they espouse." --Thomas Goetter, Vice President, The Bilco Company"This is a 'must read' book for all senior leaders. It is very well written for the C-level team and it fills a gap on how executives should lead a Lean transformation. It truly is the best description of Lean leadership today. I highly recommend it." ---Edward Miller, President, Strategy Development Services, LLC