Leading Lean: Ensuring Success and Developing a Framework for Leadership

by Jean Dahl

Companies from startups to corporate giants face massive amounts of disruption today. Now more than ever, organizations need nimble and responsive leaders who know how to exploit the opportunities that change brings. In this insightful book, Jean Dahl, a senior executive and expert in the Lean mindset and its methods, demonstrates why you need to embrace Modern Lean principles and thinking to redefine leadership in this age of digital disruption in order to continuously evolve the Lean enterprise. Drawing on nearly three decades of corporate and consulting experience, Ms. Dahl lays out a new holistic framework for developing Modern Lean leaders. Through personal experiences and compelling real-world case studies, she explains specific steps necessary for you and your company to proactively understand and respond to change.

Genres: Business

318 pages, Hardcover

Published March 3, 2020

Reviews

[Alireza Hejazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is based on the fundamental notion that putting the consumer first is at the core of the Lean concept. Inspired by Eric Ries’s concept of “Lean” and Robert Greenleaf’s “Servant Leadership,” the author wrote this book to state that all a Lean leader does must be motivated by the intention of fulfilling unmet wishes, needs, and expectations of consumers. If this isn’t happening, the company isn’t generating value. The book teaches readers how to lead an inspired workforce capable of accepting and achieving smooth and agile decision-making. Studying the book, readers will learn how to capitalize on the challenges presented by a transition to ensure long-term sustainability by generating value at any stage of building their business.

[Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on leadership I’ve had my hands on in sometime. It’s a must read for leaders in any organization!

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a leader in a large organization, this is a wonderful book on leading.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dahl has written a much needed book on Lean Leadership and what and how to do.
Can’t wait for her next book!

[Jerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book on Lean Leadership and it’s well written by Dahl. She takes the time to walk you through each step.
I’m a CIO and quote it daily to team.