Overview
Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in shows you how to lead a lean effort and effectively manage change. It is a practical manual for the new manager. Though directed at plant managers, and specifically those new to their jobs, this book benefits anyone taking on a leadership role. Davis provides complete direction on the crucial first steps and advise on competently responding to the "unknown and unexpected."
In addition the book covers how to:
- Gain the respect and active support of the workforce.
- Work effectively with unions and customers.
- Create a culture for change.
- Actively seek out key people in your organization.
- Diplomatically buck the system.
- Extend lean to the entire enterprise.
- Develop and effectively earmark your plan for operation.
- Cultivate a winning relationship with your boss.
- Deal with major setbacks in business conditions.
Throughout the text, Davis weaves the story of Jim Warring, a plant manager who is new to the job, detailing his frustrations, challenges, and accomplishments, and how he handles the daily responsibilities of a plant manager. At the end of each chapter, Davis rates Warring on how he performed in his role as plant manager and as a leader of the plant's lean initiative by presenting "The Warring Scorecard." Davis points out where he succeeded, and where he made some serious mistakes.
Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in, is a valuable resource or all managers in any industry. This book will show you how to effectively lead in your organization and how to cultivate a cooperative environment.
This book title, Leading the Lean Initiative (Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in), ISBN: 9781563272479, by John W. Davis, published by Taylor & Francis (May 31, 2001) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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