Building on the precedence created by other great lean books, Everything I Know About Lean I Learned in First Grade brings lean back to its original simplicity by showing how lean is alive in a first grade classroom. This book connects lean tools to the lean journey, shows how to identify and eliminate waste, and aids the reader in seeing lean for what it truly is: to create a learning and problem solving culture. Written to educate the entire organization on the fundamentals of lean thinking, this is the perfect source to engage all team members at all levels of an organization.
What people are saying about this book…
“Robert has captured the essence of lean and communicated it in a way we can all relate to. We frequently recommend the book to organizations seeking to become lean enterprises.” -Chris Tadano, Honsha Inc.
- “This unique work confirms the universal application of lean, no matter how old you are or what you do. Recommended reading for all!” -Helen Zak, COO, Lean Enterprise Institute
- “Cuts through the waste. A quick, enjoyable read that exposes the golden gems of lean as it takes you on a trip back to a simpler time of your life.” -Jim Luckman, Partner, Lean Transformations Group, LLC
- “Makes lean concepts easy to understand and totally engaging. The personal approach is refreshing and makes the book difficult to put down.” -Mark Wallace, Executive Vice President of Operations, Pratt Corporation
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