Author: John W. Davis
In his latest offering, John Davis tackles the "human" side of lean initiative-cultivating a lean culture and gaining employee buy-in. How managers deal with these issues will ultimately determine their success. Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talk on Cultivating Support and Buy-in shows you how to lead lean effort and effectively manage change. It is a practical manual for a new manager. Though directed at plant managers, and specifically those new to their jobs, this book benefits almost anyone taking on a leadership role. Davis provides complete direction on the crucial first steps and advice on competently responding to the "unknown and unexpected." In addition the book covers how to: * Gain the respect and active support of the workforce. * Work effectively with unions and customers. * Create a culture for change. * Actively seek out key people in your organization. * Diplomatically buck the system. * Extend lean to the entire enterprise. * Develop and effectively earmark your plan for operation. * Cultivate a winning relationship with your boss. * Deal with major setbacks in business conditions. Throughout the text, Davis weaves the story of Jim Warring, a plant manager who is new to the job, detailing his frustrations, challenges, and accomplishments, and how he handles the daily responsibilities of a plant manager. At the end of each chapter, Davis rates Warring on how he performed in his role of plant manager and as a leader of plant's lean initiative by presenting "The Warring Scorecard." Leading the Lean Initiative: Straight Talking on Cultivating and Buy-in is a valuable source for all managers in any industry. This book will show you how to effectively lead your organization and how to cultivate a co-operative environment.
