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Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to Do About It
With 30 years of driving Lean transformations under his belt―both in-house at Danaher and as the founder of Lean Horizons―Mark C. DeLuzio has a vantage point across a variety of industries. He often hears the challenges Lean leaders face now that they’ve been implementing Lean for a decade or more. They are concerned that they aren’t getting the results they used to, and they don’t know why. Most leaders believe their problems are unique to their company, but Mark sees more commonalities than differences. Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to Do About It draws on the author’s experience as the original pioneer of the most successful Lean business system next to Toyota, as well as his progress over the past 18 years in helping companies replicate what Danaher achieved. Mark DeLuzio knows you need an actionable approach to make rapid shifts, not theory. With this book, Mark DeLuzio gives • the reasons why companies are now flatlining with Lean; • five steps to solving this problem, no matter what your industry or corporate culture; • real talk on why your organization is probably mediocre (even if it’s making a lot of money) and how to disrupt it to make it genuinely world class; • the questions you should always be asking at every stage and level of your Lean initiative.
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110 pages, Paperback
Published March 31, 2020
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July 25, 2024
meeghan-reads-for-work, once again!!
similar to the value stream mapping book, i thoroughly enjoyed the content of this book. it was short, simple, to the point, and diagnosed lean issues in a clear way.
on to more lean books, stay tuned!!
similar to the value stream mapping book, i thoroughly enjoyed the content of this book. it was short, simple, to the point, and diagnosed lean issues in a clear way.
on to more lean books, stay tuned!!
April 13, 2020
Mark DeLuzio’s outstanding work "Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What Do About It" chronicles in clear and compelling fashion DeLuzio’s record as the driving force in Lean transformative concepts. One of the principle architects of the Danaher Business System (DBS), this author and business conceptualist's work in the automotive industry stands out as a model of success for others to emulate. He is a sought out public speaker, author, and his opinions carry great weight in the educational and corporate world. After reading this relatively short book, it is easy to understand why and respect his formidable skills.
The book begins with an effective overview of the Lean philosophy priming readers for the deeper examination to come. Both the preface and forward are exceptional bits of prosaic craftsmanship many readers will enjoy. It does an effective job of setting the stage without ever running too long. He adopts an eight chapter format for the book, with concluding addendums like an appendix, and systematically makes a convincing case for why companies fail with their lean transformations and prescribes detailed remedies for solving such issues.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: http://markdeluzio.com/ and http://leanhorizons.com/
DeLuzio, without ever copping a strident tone, is unsparing in his criticisms. Staid management and limited thinking, like adopting Lean only as a cost cutting tool are among his well aimed judgments. Some readers may find him rather confident in his thinking, but the confidence is born from vast experience and associations with some of the leading thinkers in this area. He knows what he's talking about, frankly put.
The writing style is brisk and keeps things moving. It will be difficult for readers to find any missteps during the book and it seems to gain momentum as it progresses. Such material may strike potential readers as “boring” but, in this author’s hands, this is far from true. He has taken a potentially obscure subject for many and fashioned it such a way that even novices to the topic will enjoy the reading experience.
https://www.amazon.com/Flatlined-Mark...
It is interesting to read about how Japanese automotive giant Toyota helped to pioneer Lean principles and DeLuzio’s close ties to the company. He obviously has great affection for his ties with individuals in Toyota management. Case studies are included throughout the book to help illustrate the movement’s potential and DeLuzio includes questions at the end of each chapter for the reader and their team to discuss. There are scattered graphical illustrations included in the book but they only enhance his message, they never diminish it.
Mark DeLuzio’s "Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What Do About It" immediately takes its place as one of the leading works written in recent history on business strategy. It chronicles his journey through the world of late 20th century business with a knowing hand and, as stated earlier, the scope of his achievements never fails to inspire you. He obviously directs the book to other professionals, wants to aid in their ascent, but the everyday reader can find great value in his thoughts on achievement and driving yourself to be world class in whatever you do.
The book begins with an effective overview of the Lean philosophy priming readers for the deeper examination to come. Both the preface and forward are exceptional bits of prosaic craftsmanship many readers will enjoy. It does an effective job of setting the stage without ever running too long. He adopts an eight chapter format for the book, with concluding addendums like an appendix, and systematically makes a convincing case for why companies fail with their lean transformations and prescribes detailed remedies for solving such issues.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: http://markdeluzio.com/ and http://leanhorizons.com/
DeLuzio, without ever copping a strident tone, is unsparing in his criticisms. Staid management and limited thinking, like adopting Lean only as a cost cutting tool are among his well aimed judgments. Some readers may find him rather confident in his thinking, but the confidence is born from vast experience and associations with some of the leading thinkers in this area. He knows what he's talking about, frankly put.
The writing style is brisk and keeps things moving. It will be difficult for readers to find any missteps during the book and it seems to gain momentum as it progresses. Such material may strike potential readers as “boring” but, in this author’s hands, this is far from true. He has taken a potentially obscure subject for many and fashioned it such a way that even novices to the topic will enjoy the reading experience.
https://www.amazon.com/Flatlined-Mark...
It is interesting to read about how Japanese automotive giant Toyota helped to pioneer Lean principles and DeLuzio’s close ties to the company. He obviously has great affection for his ties with individuals in Toyota management. Case studies are included throughout the book to help illustrate the movement’s potential and DeLuzio includes questions at the end of each chapter for the reader and their team to discuss. There are scattered graphical illustrations included in the book but they only enhance his message, they never diminish it.
Mark DeLuzio’s "Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What Do About It" immediately takes its place as one of the leading works written in recent history on business strategy. It chronicles his journey through the world of late 20th century business with a knowing hand and, as stated earlier, the scope of his achievements never fails to inspire you. He obviously directs the book to other professionals, wants to aid in their ascent, but the everyday reader can find great value in his thoughts on achievement and driving yourself to be world class in whatever you do.
April 9, 2024
I was skeptical that a hundred-page book on Lean could add much to the topic, but I was wrong. This excellent book belongs on every Lean practitioner's bookshelf.
The book is itself a model of Lean thinking: no waste. Crisp, clear writing. On-point stories. Straightforward presentation of specific do's and don'ts.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Flatlined." It has motivated me to go further in my research on Lean - and I hope that will include more writing by Mark Deluzio!
The book is itself a model of Lean thinking: no waste. Crisp, clear writing. On-point stories. Straightforward presentation of specific do's and don'ts.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Flatlined." It has motivated me to go further in my research on Lean - and I hope that will include more writing by Mark Deluzio!
January 25, 2025
Great insights
My take away - the hard stuff is easy and the soft stuff is hard . Great book ! Thank you Mark !!
My take away - the hard stuff is easy and the soft stuff is hard . Great book ! Thank you Mark !!
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