Transforming Strategy into Success : How to Implement a Lean Management System

The authors provide a practical and comprehensive approach to implementing strategic intent in organizations through the use of lean management systems, strategic planning, lean enterprise management, leadership, and team building. This book is filled with real-life success stories that illustrate how companies have profited through the use of this lean methodology.

Unique features include a new model for a lean management system, management systems diagramming, and a circular systems model for strategic direction setting. The approach presented is founded upon employee alignment through involvement and building employee buy-in to support implementation.

Simple, comprehensive, and practical, Transforming Strategy into Success is a must read for lean practitioners, lean learners, and organizational leadership.

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : In the Beginning It Is Leadership
Chapter 3 : The Business System Models
Chapter 4 : The Magic is in the How - Not the What
Chapter 5 : Lean Management Systems Approach
Chapter 6 : Establishing Guiding Principles
Chapter 7 : Implementing Strategic Direction
Chapter 8 : Deriving Metrics and Goals
Chapter 9 : Providing Process Structure
Chapter 10 : Discipline and Relentless Follow-up
Chapter 11 : Technique Selection and Application
Chapter 12 : Making Things Better - The Continuous Improvement Mentality
Chapter 13 : In the End It Is Leadership
Chapter 14 : The Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Appendices

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