52 Reflections for Operations: One for Every Week

Reflection may be as important as action, but is so often overlooked. This book will help your organization take the time to stop and think about time tested principles for business operations and how they are applied. The book brings the lean foundation to life through learnings one week at a time. It is designed to promote vigorous discussions about operational excellence and leadership while introducing ideas based on the time tested principles of the Toyota Production System. Every effort is made to use quotes, visuals, and true stories to inspire your organization to stop for a moment and reflect. 52 Reflections for Operations is a collection of short observations and ideas from real world experiences. You can read one a week and share them with your team. Or you can flip through and read the titles that interest you in any order. The topics cover time tested principles of Operational Excellence and leadership.Take advantage of the short assignments following each reflection designed to drive robust discussion and a culture of learning by doing.