Books on Lean Management

Praise for Bob Emiliani's books:

• "Having collected and studied 300+ books on continuous improvement, Lean, and six sigma the last 19 years, your books stand out as original."
• "I am consistently impressed by the quality and insight of your books and papers."
• "You are the foremost author of Lean books today. I recommend your books to everyone."

These books are essential reading for managers in any organization contemplating or currently practicing Lean management, especially those in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, insurance, private equity, financial services, education, and government. They answer the most important questions people have, including: "How do we conduct a Lean transformation?" "How do I become a Lean leader?" "Why is the 'Respect for People' principle important?" "How do we sustain our Lean efforts?"

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Better Thinking, Better Results Case Study and Analysis of an Enterprise-Wide Lean Transformation

Practical Lean Leadership A Strategic Leadership Guide for Executive

Special 55th Anniversary Reprint Edition of Principles of Mass and Flow Production

 

Real Lean, Vol. One Understanding the Lean Management System

Real Lean, Vol. Two Critical Issues and Opps in Lean Management

Real Lean, Vol. Three The Keys to Sustaining Lean Management

Real Lean, Vol. Four Learning the Craft of Lean Management

Published Papers on Lean Leadership

Since 1995 I have focused my efforts on the most challenging aspect of the Lean transformation - leadership. Along the way I have created new knowledge areas that are practical and will greatly improve your understanding of how to lead a Lean business.

My papers are widely recognized as major contributions to the body of Lean knowledge. They contain essential insights on how to correctly lead a Lean business and achieve REAL LEAN^SM.

Four of my papers have been recognized by the University of Toyota as innovative and helpful resources for Toyota associates learning The Toyota Way, including "Lean Behaviors," "Linking Leaders' Beliefs to their Behaviors and Competencies," and "Using Value Stream Maps to Improve Leadership."

Standardized Work for Executive Leadership
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 2008
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Origins of Lean Management in America: The Role of Connecticut Businesses
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Journal of Management History, 2006
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Leaders Lost in Transformation
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani and D.J. Stec
Published in Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 2005
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Using Value Stream Maps to Improve Leadership
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani and D.J. Stec
Published in Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 2004
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Linking Leaders' Beliefs to their Behaviors and Competencies
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Management Decision, 2003
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Cracking the Code of Business
Highly Commended Paper Award Winner
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Management Decision, 2000
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Lean Behaviors
Outstanding Paper Award Winner
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Management Decision, 1998
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Continuous Personal Improvement
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Journal of Workplace Learning, 1998
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Published Papers on Lean in Higher Education

These papers describe how to improve higher education consistent with accreditation criteria. Learn how to apply Lean principles and practices in course design and delivery, and the first known application of kaizen in higher education to improve a graduate degree program.

Improving Management Education
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Quality Assurance in Education, 2006
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Using Kaizen to Improve Graduate Business School Degree Programs
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Quality Assurance in Education, 2005
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Improving Business School Courses by Applying Lean Principles and Practices
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Quality Assurance in Education, 2004
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Is Management Education Beneficial to Society?
by M.L. "Bob" Emiliani
Published in Management Decision, 2004
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