LEI publishes books on lean management and stories of transformation. Authors include Jim Womack, John Shook, Mike Rother, Michael Ballé, and more. Publications like Managing to Learn, Learning to See, Gemba Walks, and Lead With Respect have become industry standards.
Product & Process Development
The Work of a Chief Engineer: Inside Toyota’s Revolutionary Product Development System
Books by Naoto Kitagawa
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Managing on Purpose
Does your organization struggle to achieve consistent business results? Do you set strategic goals but fail to see them translate into measurable outcomes? Are your teams disconnected from the execution of strategic priorities? If so, Managing on Purpose introduces the hoshin kanri methodology—a proven system for aligning strategy with execution, enabling sustainable results across the organization. This approach has helped industry-leading organizations such as Toyota, Turner Construction, GE Appliances, and many others achieve breakthrough performance while fostering innovation and developing leadership capabilities.
Books by Mark Reich
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Daily Management to Execute Strategy: Solving problems and developing people every day
Daily Management to Execute Strategy is your essential guide to aligning daily operations with strategic goals. Written by lean management experts José Ferro and Robson Gouveia, this book offers practical tools and insights to help managers and teams navigate the complexities of daily management. Learn how to solve problems, develop your team, and drive continuous improvement—all while keeping your organization on track to achieve its long-term objectives.
Books by Robson Gouveia and José R. Ferro, PhD
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