
Book Signing
If
you are going to the AME Conference
(Oct 19-23 in Kentucky), be sure to stop by our booth to meet James
K. Lewis, author of
Story of a Lean Journey.
This is an easy 1-day-read story about a CEO named John, who
hires a consultant named Bill to help guide him through the
unfamiliar role of being a Lean Change Agent.
Although the story is about introducing and nurturing lean in a
metal fabrication company, the learning lessons can be applied
to any industry offering any type of product or service.
Although the case study gets into some very specific examples
for how to overcome some very specific common problems,
(illustrating the use of several Systems2win templates), the
biggest value is that this is a book written specifically for an
executive-level Change Agent, with helpful guidance for things
like what you need from your board, and how to get it, and how
to negotiate rough seas when inevitable doubts and storms shake
the foundations of your little lean boat.
If you are an executive, then you will very much
appreciate the clear and unpretentious way that Jim Lewis makes
it easy to understand why the role of
Change
Agent is the single most important factor affecting the
success of any lean implementation. And you will appreciate the
common-sense tips for how to be an effective Change Agent for
your company.
Note: There will be no
free webinars on
Wednesday October 21, because Systems2win will be at the AME
Conference.
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