Leading the Lean Initiative

<p>In his latest offering John Davis tackles the human side of a lean initiative -- cultivating a lean culture and gaining employee buy-in. How managers deal with these issues will ultimately determine their success.</p><p><i>Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in</i> shows you how to lead a lean effort and effectively manage change. It is a practical manual for the new manager. Though directed at plant managers and specifically those new to their jobs this book benefits anyone taking on a leadership role. Davis provides complete direction on the crucial first steps and advise on competently responding to the unknown and unexpected.</p><p>In addition the book covers how to:</p><ul> <li>Gain the respect and active support of the workforce.</li> <li>Work effectively with unions and customers.</li> <li>Create a culture for change.</li> <li>Actively seek out key people in your organization.</li> <li>Diplomatically buck the system.</li> <li>Extend lean to the entire enterprise.</li> <li>Develop and effectively earmark your plan for operation.</li> <li>Cultivate a winning relationship with your boss.</li> <li>Deal with major setbacks in business conditions.<p>Throughout the text Davis weaves the story of Jim Warring a plant manager who is new to the job detailing his frustrations challenges and accomplishments and how he handles the daily responsibilities of a plant manager. At the end of each chapter Davis rates Warring on how he performed in his role as plant manager and as a leader of the plant's lean initiative by presenting The Warring Scorecard. Davis points out where he succeeded and where he made some serious mistakes.</p> <p><i>Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in</i> is a valuable resource or all managers in any industry. This book will show you how to effectively lead in your organization and how to cultivate a cooperative environment.</p> </li> </ul>