Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation

by George Koenigsaecker

Rare book

Genres: Leadership, Business, Nonfiction, Management

162 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mike Thelen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like reading my own experiences with my mentor and the organization where my learning really catapulted, literally. No need to write my own book, just reference this!

[Mark Havenhand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally read it properly in 2024 and its good if you have some experience and the benefit of hindsight. All those week-long kaizen events! Even Toyota stumbled. The illustrations in the book are really lousy - George thats muda! Overall good for those planning or leading a lean transformation more than the details of using the tools. I enjoyed it - good managerial insights

[Sara Palmerchuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.2/5 I didn’t really find anything revolutionary. The appendix of tools on the other hand is great and I will definitely refer back to it in the future.

[Chet Brandon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an unusual approach to discussing lean. The author has much experience implementing a leading lean organizations. This book focuses on leadership strategies of such organizations. It covers the basics of lean in summary detail. You must already be well versed in lean to really get the innovative piece of this approach, which is the tools and techniques of leading the lean efforts in a manufacturing organization.

[u571 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The former part of the book is fascinating. However, some of the concepts were not well illustrated, for example Standard Work. Overall, it is a good book for a leader who wants to start his or her lean journey. Some of the other books must be read to compensate for the shortcoming of this book.

[Tod Gilbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the practical approach and specific examples/guidelines as opposed to some of the more general lean books.

[Justin Tomac · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone leading any type of transformation, highly beneficial.

[David M Blanchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written for the executive who is pursuing a lean transformation for his/her organization.