I just finished reading an excellent, new book written by Jeff Hajek, “Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? Building the bridge from job satisfaction to corporate profit”. Most business books are written for executives and managers which makes Jeff’s book unique in that it seems to be written more for team leaders and team members. This book provides an excellent format to answer many questions that people have at the start of a lean journey beginning with what’s in it for me.
Chapter 4 on “What is lean?” is one of the best overall descussions of lean I have read in quite some time for those wanting to understand the basic concepts without adding details that only end up confusing people.
Chapters 8 and 9 are filled with outstanding, useful answers to real problems or situations on the lean journey with suggested actions that are spot on. I especially loved Jeff’s positive responses to each of the problems that help bridge the conflicts that might become obstacles to success.
Even the experienced lean practitioner can learn from these examples to improve their coaching and influence skills.
Nice job Jeff on providing so much valuable information on the human side of implementing continuous improvement all in one book.
Jeff Hajek the founder of Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC. Please visit his website at http://www.velaction.com/ for more information.
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I read a few sample chapters that Jeff emailed me and I found it a very refreshing read. Like you said, I found it unique in that he's often writing for the "doers" and "implementers" in the organization, helping them "lead up" or understand how their leaders think in general and in implementing Lean.
I have the full copy now, just need to find time to read it.
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