Overview
At the Danaher Corporation, George Koenigsaecker led the lean transformations of both the automotive and tool groups. He also led the HON Company's successful lean conversion, which doubled productivity and tripled revenues, leading IndustryWeek magazine to recognize HON on their list of the "World's 100 Best Managed Firms." Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation presents the successful strategies and case histories of several key U.S. leaders who have been instrumental in bringing lean to the forefront of various industries. While many books detail the tools needed for a lean implementation, Koenigsaecker instead focuses on what is needed to develop and communicate a vision. In doing this, he addresses what may well be the most challenging aspect of any lean transformation: the building of a lean culture. Like the author himself, this book inspires the willingness to innovate and learn by doing. Such a course is for exceptional leaders.