As organizations strive to do more with less, many are turning to Lean methodolo- gy, which is based on the same techniques that propelled the legendary turnaround of Japan’s industrial sector after World War II.
The Lean CEO reveals the true power of Lean through in-depth interviews with CEOs who have gone beyond tool adoption and established Lean as a corporate-wide management system.
The CEOs tell in their own words how they applied Lean management to deliver sustainable firesults, empower and motivate employees, break down internal silos and build solid partnerships with customers and suppliers.Their testimony provides a goldmine of practical advice for managers in Lean and non-Lean organizations alike,
as they share their personal insights on topics such as leading and empowering people, building transparency and trust, tuning into the customer experience and creating a learning organization.
Thoughtful, sometimes brutally frank, these leaders challenge many of the sacred cows of traditional business, such as standard cost accounting, hierarchical management, emphasis on large batches and our obsession with data and computers. Citing numerous examples from their experiences, they provide a fresh view of today’s business challenges and a positive roadmap for any organization that is striving for excellence.
IN THIS SUMMARY, YOU WILL LEARN:
How to apply Lean management to empower and motivate people.
How to build transparency and trust.
How to align strategic direction with day-to-day operations.
How to instill a corporate-wide culture that promotes quality.
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by Jacob Stoller