{"product_id":"lean-six-sigma-for-leaders-a-practical-guide-for-leaders-to-transform-the-way-they-run-their-organization-hardback-9781119374749","title":"Lean Six Sigma For Leaders; A practical guide for leaders to transform the way they run their organization (Hardback) 9781119374749","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLean Six Sigma For Leaders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA practical guide for leaders to transform the way they run their organization\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMartin Brenig-Jones (Author), Jo Dowdall (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119374749, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 April 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.612 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is well laid out, and accessible. Having been through the agile jungle of buzzwords and jargon, this book is a commendable effort to keep the jargon back, and look at real world, practical applications of how this approach can be used to deliver actual benefits.\" (\u003ci\u003eIrish Tech News,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Together the authors outline clearly how Lean Six Sigma can be used by leaders to support other aspects of leadership roles.\" (\u003ci\u003eContinuity, Insurance \u0026amp; Risk,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA refreshingly practical guide to real-world continuous improvement\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLean Six Sigma for Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e presents a no-frills approach to adopting a continuous improvement framework. Practical, down-to-earth and jargon-free, this book outlines the basic principles and key points of the Lean Six Sigma approach to help you quickly determine the best course for your company. Real-world case studies illustrate implementation at various organisations to show you what went right, what went wrong, what they learned and what they would have done differently, giving you the distilled wisdom of hundreds of implementations with which to steer your own organisation. Written from a leader's perspective, this quick and easy read presents the real information you need to make informed strategic decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many organisations have implemented \u003ci\u003eeither\u003c\/i\u003e Lean \u003ci\u003eor\u003c\/i\u003e Six Sigma, there is a growing interest in a combined approach; by implementing the most effective aspects of each, you end up with a more potent, adaptable system that benefits a wider range of organisations. This book shows you how it works, and how to tailor it to your organisation's needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basic principles and key aspects of Lean Six Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine case studies of organisations that have implemented the framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild on the lessons learned by other leaders to shape your own path\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAchieve continuous improvement by creating the right environment for success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn theory, every organisation would like to attain continuous improvement — but what does that look like in day-to-day practice? How is it structured? What practices are in place? How can you implement this new approach with minimal disruption to daily operations? \u003ci\u003eLean Six Sigma for Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e answers these questions and more, for a clear, actionable guide to real-world implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Using Lean Six Sigma to Solve Business Problems 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Business Problem Solving 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Measure for Leaders 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Analyse for Leaders 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Improve for Leaders 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Control for Leaders 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Using Lean Six Sigma Principles 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Leading a Process Based Organisation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Delivering Everyday Operational Excellence 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Winning Hearts and Minds 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Integrating with Agile 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Turning Strategy into Action 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Creating a System for Innovation and Design 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Lean Six Sigma and Agile Digital Transformation 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Involving Everyone in Lean Six Sigma 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Learning and Development – The HR Perspective 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 The Employee’s Perspective 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 The Manager’s Perspective 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 The Practitioner’s Perspective 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Stories and Case Studies from Leaders 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKevin Barrett, SVP, European Manufacturing, CooperVision 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Change at Ricoh UK Limited – Mike Baddeley 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective – Derek Kennedy, Forensic Science, Northern Ireland 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study – Sky UK and Aegon 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study – Barclays 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study – The UK Government, Central Government Department 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study – UK Government, Homes and Communities Agency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study – Exclusive 5 Star Hotel Group 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership Perspective Mini Case Study: Vanderlande 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts and a Warning! 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Lean Six Sigma Engine 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 283\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462946386200,"sku":"9781119374749","price":15.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119374749.jpg?v=1785543429","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lean-six-sigma-for-leaders-a-practical-guide-for-leaders-to-transform-the-way-they-run-their-organization-hardback-9781119374749","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}