Transforming Strategy into Success

<h3>Selected As One of <i>"The Year's Best Reference and Reading Material"</i>, Industrial Engineer Magazine, December 2004</h3><p>The authors provide a practical and comprehensive approach to implementing strategic intent in organizations through the use of lean management systems, strategic planning, lean enterprise management, leadership, and team building. This book is filled with real-life success stories that illustrate how companies have profited through the use of this lean methodology.</p><p>Unique features include a new model for a lean management system, management systems diagramming, and a circular systems model for strategic direction setting. The approach presented is founded upon employee alignment through involvement and building employee buy-in to support implementation.</p><p>Simple, comprehensive, and practical, Transforming Strategy into Success is a must read for lean practitioners, lean learners, and organizational leadership.</p> 1. Introduction2. In the Beginning It Is Leadership3. The Business System Models4. The Magic is in the How -- Not in the What5. Lean Management Systems Approach6. Establishing Guiding Principles7. Implementing Strategic Direction8. Deriving Metrics and Goals9. Providing Process Structure10. Discipline and Relentless Follow-up 11. Technique Selection and Application12. Making Things Better -- The Continuous Improvement Mentality13. In the End It Is Leadership14. The Hope for a Better TomorrowAppendixes