Leading the LEAN Enterprise Transformation

"Leading the LEAN Enterprise Transformation" by George Koenigsaecker

From my good friend Scott...

George Koenigsaecker is, in my opinion, the most qualified LEAN expert in the entire United States. George is recognized as one - if not the most - qualified CEO's in America to have driven LEAN through many organizations. His book holds many keys to LEAN enterprise transformation.




Here are some key comments on his value:

"Koenigsaecker has been one of the most important mentors for me on our LEAN journey. His willingness to share his knowledge and experience with the ThedaCare team has been invaluable." John Toussaint, CEO ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value

"Koenigsaecker has spent more time transforming organizations into LEAN enterprises than any other CEO. In this brief volume, he summarizes his 30 years of experimentation by describing LEAN, showing how to measure it, explaining the role of the value stream analysis and kaizen, and publishing a tactical and strategic action plan for transformation." Jim Womack, Chairman and Founder, LEAN Enterprise Institute

Here are a few interesting comments from his book:

1. LEAN is designed to work on work - no matter what the work is. Sixty percent of Toyota Production System (LEAN) actually came from Henry Ford's Production System.
2. Humility is a key characteristic of successful change agents - if you're not humble, you can't learn.
3. You cannot see all the waste when first looking at a value stream - follow the '5X Rule' and revisit each value stream. You will unveil more waste each time; after five times, 90 percent of the waste will be gone.
4. The True North performance metrics are quality, time, cost, and human development; the most important is human development.

This book is for the serious Healthcare Leader who is really interested in driving a LEAN Enterprise Transformation throughout their organization.

~ Thanks again Scott!!

You can email Scott at brubakers@simpler.com.