This book will address key organizational issues that must be considered and addressed when implementing Lean business practices. The book offers solutions for many of the challenges, provides a resource that leaders can use in addressing cultural and regulatory issues, provides means to address the associated people issues and the challenging task of knowledge retention and succession planning. Vignettes are used to illustrate and provide examples of potential issues and solutions that can be considered for resolving issues and a case study demonstrating ways to address the technical and people aspects of implementing Lean to ensure project success.
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Covers implementation of the technical aspects of the newly improved process
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Discusses employee perception and engagement
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Identifies the impact to regulatory aspects such as the environmental safety and health procedures and practices
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Explores a succession planning strategy
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Addresses retraining and technical knowledge retention
Preface
Chapter 1 : Lean Thinking Overview
Chapter 2 : The Lean Thinking Leadership Team
Chapter 3 : Lean Culture
Chapter 4 : Employee Engagement
Chapter 5 : Succession Planning Strategy
Chapter 6 : Talent Management and Retention Strategy
Chapter 7 : Employee Development and Training
Chapter 8 : Environment Safety & Health
Chapter 9 : Lean Implementation Case Study
Index
