The Simply Lean Pocket Guide
The Simply Lean Pocket Guide is the integration of Lean and the PDCA methodology. The interactive Tinker Town case study allows you to take problem solving with a Lean twist to your next performance level.
The most basic premise of Lean is to simply and effectively problem solve. The Simply Lean Pocket Guide is a step-by-step approach to the implementation of process improvements using the PDCA model along with a Lean twist.
If you are just beginning to adopt Lean or Six Sigma as a business improvement model, whether you are in the healthcare, financial services, construction, armed services, manufacturing, government, logistics, service, or construction industry, the first thing that should be acknowledged is that the solution to the problem (or improvement target that is to be reached) will be found in the intellect of the people who are working the process.
Therefore, as a trainer, consultant (internal or external), or departmental head, the focus to improve a situation would be to somehow work with that group (and their intellect) and find a solution.
However, that somehow is not always easy to attain and will require some guidance along the way. Simply Lean will provide that guidance ensuring root causes and wastes are eliminated in creating a Leaner, problem-free process.
This book will assist teams and individuals to:
- Collect the right data, in the right way, to support Lean or Six Sigma projects
- Meet effectively to maximise organisational resources
- Brainstorm to solicit best ideas
- Obtain a consensus to solve problems and determine solutions
- Determine root cause(s)
- Standardise improvements
- Think outside the box
- Accept change
- Work to attain process perfection
The Simply Lean Pocket Guide can be ordered online at Improvement Tools' website.