Lean Project Leadership: Synthesizing the Tools of Professional Project Management and Modern System Improvement Methods to Complete Projects in 'Half the Time, All the Time' With Much Higher Quality Review

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(More customer reviews)This book explains how to merge CC (critical chain) and PM (project management) to achieve a truly successful CCPM implementation. For me, the most impactful part of the book is the chapter on Execution, where prior to this book there has been a void in the literature. Larry goes beyond CCPM execution rules to discuss other aspects of project management such as Issue and Action Management, Change Control, and Project Reporting. The illustrations of the mechanics of execution of all functions of LPM makes this book the most complete and useful discussion of LPM currently available. The description of CCPM Roles in Chapter 6 is the best I've ever seen.
Chapters 1-3 discuss foundational principles which are explained in detail in Larry's other books. However, I really like this book's concise presentation as reference material. Chapter 5 summarizes the eight principles for success from Leach's book Lean Project Management and Chapter 7 discusses principles of change management from John Kotter's Leading Change and the follow-on books The Heart of Change and The Heart of Change Field Guide. Chapter 8 provides a much-needed tutorial on how to create an effective project plan. Chapter 9 on Improvement introduces improvement tools such as the thinking processes of TOC and Six Sigma for sustaining and improving on initial gains.
Consolidating all of that knowledge in a single location with the format Larry has chosen makes this a powerful, concentrated learning opportunity for someone with limited time for self-study. Lean Project Leadership is a HUGE contribution to the existing literature.


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Lean Project Leadership takes you through the steps to plan and execute projects using the exciting new Lean and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) methods. Lean Project Leadership integrates CCPM and Lean practices in a practical way that works for all kinds of projects, large and small. This book supplements Larry's second book, Lean Project Management, which has received outstanding reviews.

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Quick Response Manufacturing: A Companywide Approach to Reducing Lead Times Review

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(More customer reviews)It was hard to put this book down when I first read it. As a manufacturing manager, it almost seemed as if Prof. Suri had spent time in my plant. Most of the topics he addresses in QRM are relevant to the issues I was struggling with. He writes about reducing lead time in all aspects of operations, even product development. His concept of POLCA to create a pull system for low volume, high mix manufacturing is innovative.
I recommend this highly to anyone who is trying to understand a manufacturing operation and how to improve it. It is easy to read and understand with concepts that work.

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Developed by the author and now being employed by a number of businesses, Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) is an expansion of time-based competition, aimed at a single target with the goal of reducing lead times. The key difference between QRM and other time-based programs is that QRM covers an entire organization, from the shop floor to the office, to sales and beyond. Providing guidelines for establishing a QRM enterprise, this volume builds upon kaizen, TQM, TPM, and other practice to help organizations streamline all functions of their operation. It shows how to quickly introduce products, along with ways to rethink materials and production management.

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Getting Business Fit: How to Survive in These Tough Economic Times Review

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(More customer reviews)Gary King is the author and a black belt process improvement implementation expert. This book was an easy read. I liked the fact that Gary wrote the book based upon his real life experiences. I especially liked the million dollar report that was found to be a huge, unnecessary cost. Too many times, I read about theory. This book is about analyzing your business processes to find, eliminate or reduce waste.
In today's economy, I have witnessed many good companies hurting. For them, it is essential that they improve on both their top and bottom line. Working on creating more sales from your best customers and reducing your operational inefficiencies are the cherries that need picking -especially in tough times.



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No one, from the CEO down to the lowest level worker, intentionally sets out to create waste or fail at their assigned work tasks. It's human nature to strive for and attain success in things we set out to do. Unfortunately many of us unwittingly pursue the path of least resistance-even when we're pursuing our goals. Shortcuts multiply over time as we attempt to circumvent less desirable work tasks, and in doing so, we contribute to errors, defects, waste and risk that not only draws on your bottom-line, but jeopardizes productivity, customer satisfaction and loyalty, and ultimately the future of your organizationGetting Business Fit takes a cut-to-the-chase approach in identifying, quantifying and setting out to eliminate the non-value work and waste in your organization. The fact that we are amidst a great recession, there is no better time than now to eliminate the waste in your organization and pursue business fitness. All you need is your sincerity to act, organizational commitment from your leadership team, the empowerment of your workforce, and Gary's five simple steps to getting business fit.

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