James Bowie

Lean Acres (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Strategic Innovation and Improvement in a Farm-iliar Setting

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Change can be hard. It is often difficult to conceive performing tasks in a different order, in a different place, at a different time, or in a different manner altogether. And this is only for the individual. When we talk about organizational change the difficulty increases exponentially with each individual that is added to the equation. This book uses as its basis a fable - the story is not untrue, but it is not fact either. It is a story in which the group dynamics are real, the problems are valid, and the solutions legitimate. It asks you to consider a complex environment with multiple classes interacting between functional units with requirements that are perceived as exclusive and unique, and personalities that reinforce presumed boundaries. It asks you to follow along as all these individuals work together using the basics of four quality methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Business Process Reengineering) to address the problems they face, discover solutions together, and move forward in their continuous performance improvement journey. "Lean Acres is fantastic in its appeal and innovative in its writing style. Jim Bowie introduces an amazing convention by using talking animals on a farm ("Lean Acres Farm") to represent "real" stakeholders and teach Strategy and Process Improvement methodologies (Balanced Scorecard, the StrateTree, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, the Theory of Constraints, and Business Process Reengineering) in ways that are easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. His step-by-step guidance through the each tool and philosophy make this book essential for Leaders, Managers, Quality Professionals, and anyone interested in improving performance in any industry. The message is simple, the illustrations are an excellent complement to the story, and the Reader interaction (Pre- and Post-Tests coupled with Rest, Reflect, and Relate sections at the end of each chapter) reinforce education, application, and relevance. Take a trip to Lean Acres today - you will be better for it." Mikel J. Harry Co-creator of Six Sigma and best-selling author.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: ASQ Quality Press
• Seitenzahl: 265
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780873892926
• Artikelnr.: 66390466

Autorenporträt

Jim Bowie is a strategic performance improvement expert. He has more than 18 years of experience leading continuous improvement efforts in diverse environments and industries around the world including federal, commercial, and nonprofit organizations. Jim is a former United States Army infantry officer and an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, holds a Master of Business Administration, is Kaplan & Norton Balanced Scorecard Certified, a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (including ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt), an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, a Certified Lean Master, a Certified Project Management Professional, and a certified facilitator. Mr. Bowie's expertise was also recognized as he was selected to serve as a member of the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2010 and 2011. His educational track has included Salisbury University, Villanova University, University of Tennessee, Yale School of Management, Auburn University, and he is currently pursuing his doctoral degree. Jim resides in the Washington, DC, area with his beautiful wife and four amazing children. You can stay connected with Jim on LinkedIn. Simply go to www.jimbowie.com and select "Add Jim Bowie to Your Network." You can also stay in touch with the Lean Acres community at www.LeanAcresonline.com or by joining us on Facebook.