
Human Lean
Picsie Books (Publisher)
Published on 24. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
322 pages
978-1-7391674-5-5 (ISBN)
Description
'Lean' in this title refers to operations management, the Toyota Production System, and its derivatives. The book is a companion volume to The Lean Toolbox which focused on operational tools and techniques whereas this book is focused on the essential human aspects of Lean transformation. The book is a sourcebook for practitioners and managers covering a wide range of concepts, providing sufficient information to grasp the essentials of each topic and giving leads to further reading. The Chapters include Antecedents and myths, Established Lean people practices, Eight models of people at work, Systems aspects, Psychology aspects, Engagement, Problems, Decisions, Learning, Leadership, Teams, Organisations, Ergonomics. The work of more than 150 authorities from operations, psychology, systems, and change are drawn on to give a comprehensive overview. The authors' extensive knowledge and experience complement each section. As with The Lean Toolbox, the text is concise, written for busy managers who seek both a guide and a quick reference.
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Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7391674-5-5 (9781739167455)
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John Bicheno is a professional engineer who has been learning about Lean since 1982 when he had links with Toyota South Africa. For 12 years he was Director of the first dedicated Master's degree in Lean in the world at Lean Enterprise Research Centre, Cardiff University, and is now Emeritus Professor of Lean Enterprise at Buckingham University.