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,
, Leading the
Lean Enterprise
Transformation
Second Edition
, Praise for the Bestselling first edition:
“Any senior executive serious about leading a Lean transformation should start here. Koenigsaecker
captures well the essence of sustained Lean success, not just the feel-good kaizen event.”
— larry Culp, president and CEO, Danaher Corporation
“Koenigsaecker has spent more time transforming more organizations into Lean enterprises than any
other CEO. In this brief volume, he summarizes his 30 years of experimentation by describing Lean,
showing how to measure it, explaining the role of value stream analysis and kaizen, and providing a
tactical and a strategic action plan for Lean transformation.”
— Jim Womack, chairman and founder, Lean Enterprise Institute
“This truly worked for us, and continues to make our Air Force better. The message comes with great
stories and legendary examples to make Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation readable for all.”
— Michael W. Wynne, 21st Secretary, United States Air Force
“Koenigsaecker has been one of the most important mentors for me on our Lean journey. His willingness
to share his knowledge and experience with the ThedaCare team has been invaluable.”
— John toussaint, CEO, ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value
“Koenigsaecker’s long and extensive study and application of Lean at the strategic and tactical levels
make him a foremost authority on the topic. He has a unique and valuable grasp of the tools, process
and change dynamics at implementing organizational Lean transformation.”
— stan askren, chairman, president, and CEO, HNI Corporation
“Few, if any, American executives can match the variety and depth of experience with Lean transforma-
tions of George Koenigsaecker. So it comes as welcome news that George has written a book telling
what he has learned and how he learned it. Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation is simple, use-
ful, packed with information, concise, to-the-point, and easily accessible. It will be a great source for
companies looking to begin or advance their Lean initiative or managers at any level wishing to deepen
their personal learning.”
— John shook, founder, The TWI Network
“George Koenigsaecker’s story is an inspirational one. In this book, he captures succinctly over 20 years
of wisdom about how to lead Lean transformation. This should be compulsory reading for anyone with
a genuine interest in the topic.”
— david fillingham, chairman and CEO, Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
“George Koenigsaecker hits a grand slam with Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, and the
operative word is ‘leading!’ A respected practitioner and sensei in the art and science of Lean, George
drives home the point that Lean is as natural in the touchy labor arena as it is in the intellectual labor
arena — and leadership is the key to success in both. George further adds value with his focus on Lean
in the context of (public and private sector) corporate governance. This is definitely a ‘must read!’”
— a.B. Morrill iii, Major General, USAF, Vice Director, Defense Logistics Agency
“Finally, a hands-on, real-world book written by someone who has actually led several Lean transforma-
tions. My only concern is that my competitors get their hands on this book.”
— Peter desloge, chairman and CEO, Watlow Corporation
,
, Leading the
Lean Enterprise
Transformation
Second Edition
, Praise for the Bestselling first edition:
“Any senior executive serious about leading a Lean transformation should start here. Koenigsaecker
captures well the essence of sustained Lean success, not just the feel-good kaizen event.”
— larry Culp, president and CEO, Danaher Corporation
“Koenigsaecker has spent more time transforming more organizations into Lean enterprises than any
other CEO. In this brief volume, he summarizes his 30 years of experimentation by describing Lean,
showing how to measure it, explaining the role of value stream analysis and kaizen, and providing a
tactical and a strategic action plan for Lean transformation.”
— Jim Womack, chairman and founder, Lean Enterprise Institute
“This truly worked for us, and continues to make our Air Force better. The message comes with great
stories and legendary examples to make Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation readable for all.”
— Michael W. Wynne, 21st Secretary, United States Air Force
“Koenigsaecker has been one of the most important mentors for me on our Lean journey. His willingness
to share his knowledge and experience with the ThedaCare team has been invaluable.”
— John toussaint, CEO, ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value
“Koenigsaecker’s long and extensive study and application of Lean at the strategic and tactical levels
make him a foremost authority on the topic. He has a unique and valuable grasp of the tools, process
and change dynamics at implementing organizational Lean transformation.”
— stan askren, chairman, president, and CEO, HNI Corporation
“Few, if any, American executives can match the variety and depth of experience with Lean transforma-
tions of George Koenigsaecker. So it comes as welcome news that George has written a book telling
what he has learned and how he learned it. Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation is simple, use-
ful, packed with information, concise, to-the-point, and easily accessible. It will be a great source for
companies looking to begin or advance their Lean initiative or managers at any level wishing to deepen
their personal learning.”
— John shook, founder, The TWI Network
“George Koenigsaecker’s story is an inspirational one. In this book, he captures succinctly over 20 years
of wisdom about how to lead Lean transformation. This should be compulsory reading for anyone with
a genuine interest in the topic.”
— david fillingham, chairman and CEO, Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
“George Koenigsaecker hits a grand slam with Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, and the
operative word is ‘leading!’ A respected practitioner and sensei in the art and science of Lean, George
drives home the point that Lean is as natural in the touchy labor arena as it is in the intellectual labor
arena — and leadership is the key to success in both. George further adds value with his focus on Lean
in the context of (public and private sector) corporate governance. This is definitely a ‘must read!’”
— a.B. Morrill iii, Major General, USAF, Vice Director, Defense Logistics Agency
“Finally, a hands-on, real-world book written by someone who has actually led several Lean transforma-
tions. My only concern is that my competitors get their hands on this book.”
— Peter desloge, chairman and CEO, Watlow Corporation
