{"product_id":"psychology-of-lean-improvements","title":"Psychology of Lean Improvements","description":"\u003cp\u003eFear of change—we all experience it. Some accept change immediately, some gradually adapt, while others may never get there. Whether it’s poor leadership, the inability to change, or pure ego, this Shingo Prize-winning book explores this perplexing commitment to inefficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of a 2013 Shingo Prize!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Psychology of Lean Improvements: Why Organizations Must Overcome Resistance and Change the Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e examines the psychology behind why businesses avoid Lean transformations. It investigates why businesses cling to the eight deadly wastes and why they still find ways to place continuous improvement on the back burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequently sought out for his expertise in Lean manufacturing, Chris Ortiz has been featured in a number of trade publications and on the television show \u003cem\u003eInside Business\u003c\/em\u003e with Fred Thompson. In this book, Mr. Ortiz breaks down the fear of change within executives and organizational leaders. He examines the psychology of dysfunction, provides insight into why so many businesses fall short in creating visions for growth and prosperity, and identifies tools that can help you address resistance to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailing implementation techniques with a proven track record for success, the book considers specific strategies that can be helpful towards improving your company and changing its culture—including cellular manufacturing, total productive maintenance, setup reduction, Kanban, visual communication, and in-line production. It explains how to get started on your Lean transformation, describes why an economic downturn might be a good time to embrace Lean, and warns of the dangers behind failing to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris A. Ortiz\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founder and president of Kaizen Assembly, a Lean manufacturing training and implementation firm in Bellingham, Washington. Watch Chris has being interviewed on  \u003cem\u003eInside Business\u003c\/em\u003e  with Fred Thompson on CNN Headline News. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LMm3fVsbPtM)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224611410264,"sku":"9781439878798","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781439878798.jpg?v=1777089649","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/psychology-of-lean-improvements","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}