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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUILDING AN EXTRAORDINARY LEAN CULTURE
“This masterfully written book lays out how lean can transform your life and your organisation. An absolute must read.”
–Paul Akers, author of 2 Second Lean
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We had been trying to implement lean for about 18 months with some degree of success but we were really struggling with it. The moment I started reading Tom’s book, everything became clear. The book is full simple and practical advice with real life experiences and stories.
One of the most difficult aspects about lean is to change the way you lead. Many lean books are heavy on the theory, but light on the application. “Improvement starts with I” combines the theory with real world application. Tom has extensive knowledge on leading numerous companies through lean transformations. His no-nonsense approach provides clear direction and actionable steps to move your company forward. If you want to take your lean leadership to the next level, “improvement starts with I” is a must read.
Improvement starts with gives you a framework on how to implement a vibrant Lean culture into any organization. It is the “how to manual” to the concepts in ‘2 second Lean’ by Paul A. Akers. Tom takes you by the hand and tells you how you should take on, one of the most difficult tasks any professional will ever face: Implementing a Lean culture. What I like about the book: That it is to the point, easy to understand and practical. Whit this book Tom sets the standard on how to implement a vibrant lean culture in under a year. It is a truly exceptional read!
Tom has a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and expertise in Lean Methodology which can be seen first hand in his business and people.
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- Tom prefers WhatsApp, Signal or Voxer for communication.
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INTRODUCTION / FOREWORD
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Tom’s contact details
Connect on Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hughes-7222562
Subscribe to my YouTube channel
https://youtube.com/c/TomHughesLumenLean
The Improvement Starts With I website
https://improvementstartswithi.com
WhatsApp or Voxer me on mobile
+447712133615
Email (not preferred)
Tom.hughes@lumen-electronics.com
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FOREWORD / INTRODUCTION LINKS
Link 1 : Video : Seating Matters / Paul Akers Tour
https://youtu.be/QwN9g9eO90w
Link 2 : Lean Play App (highly recommended!)
https://paulakers.net/lean-play
Link 3 : Video : The look on my face!
https://youtu.be/hD2Rv7AK5cw
The official youtube chanel
https://www.youtube.com/c/TomHughesLumenLean/featured
Link 4 : Video : A very cheesy early improvement video from me
https://youtu.be/FsL6W_7n62c
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CHAPTER 1 – CANDOUR LINKS
CHAPTER 2 – COMMITMENT LINKS
Link 1 : Video : from my first 2SL company (Invest NI come back to visit)
https://youtu.be/FsL6W_7n62c
Link 2 : Video : from my first 2SL company (best day of improvements!)
https://youtu.be/99b-opXwXRQ
Link 3 : Video : New Year Painting Transformation (bEFORE & aFTER)
https://youtu.be/SQ2TUWby6Fs
Link 4 : Video : The difference between Paul Akers and a normal person!
https://youtu.be/Lhx1BKowh-Y
Link 5 : Video : On the bus “Everything is a process”
https://youtu.be/X5xhJ-wQMu4
Link 6 : Video : Fun on the lean bus in Japan
https://youtu.be/7TdnIpHJqJc
Link 7 : Video : How Paul Akers sees opportunities to improve
https://youtu.be/kB_qbOTgWvY
Link 8 : Video : Tom and the Done App : creating and sustaining improvements
https://youtu.be/Z7nDFGMFHK8
Link 9 : Video : Lead like a sheepdog
https://youtu.be/XW8rOeKVNwU
Link 10 : Video : I’m Spartacus!
https://youtu.be/FKCmyiljKo0
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CHAPTER 3 - COACHING LINKS
Link 1 : Lumen Electronics website
https://www.lumen-electronics.com/
Link 2 : Video : Lumen Electronics AME Lean Tour
https://youtu.be/x9VHPyyJGsE
Link 3 : Video : Dave Lelonek of Sticky Rx
https://youtu.be/ZRPmhFNocGA
Link 4 : Video : BLK BOX Learning Club and ENERGY
https://youtu.be/QjeJpBcZNAs
Link 5 : Video : Hugh Carnahan (my fave!) Value Added / Non Value Added
https://youtu.be/Lpkmn4uFCBM
Link 6 : Video : Paul Akers How not to memorise the 8 wastes
https://youtu.be/BsItNCgbsV8
Link 7 : Video : How Paul Akers sees opportunities to improve (so good we have it twice!)
https://youtu.be/kB_qbOTgWvY
Link 8 : Video : Paul Akers explains 3X as the key to Lean
https://youtu.be/nAOETYLhB7M
Link 9 : Video : Tom HOKS part 2
https://youtu.be/LzH5lByH4ZI
Link 10 : Video : Tom HOKS part 3
https://youtu.be/ru8o-YDCHA4
Link 11 : Video : BLK BOX week 1 best of improvements
https://youtu.be/lu9y06L7nic
Link 12 : Video : BLK BOX week 2 best of improvements
https://youtu.be/KWd3b-Y6cY0
Link 13 : Video : BLK BOX Learning Club and ENERGY
https://youtu.be/QjeJpBcZNAs
Link 14 : Video : Tom visiting HOKS in Japan part 1
https://youtu.be/eg80MaiGQWM
Link 7 : Video : Brad Cairns Value Added / Non Value Added
https://youtu.be/D800WMr7e_s
Link 4 : Google slides : Learning Club Presentation 1
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LInP7XJFC5rOw0hfS0RD04p-JdgIBp65UtbdD7z9aU8/edit
Link 5 : Google slides : Learning Club Presentation 2
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KP1yGPnPhT1CJZzLF4UeZGJ7SEa0jLXmtZ3tSv5yBI4/edit
Link 19 : Google slides : Learning Club Presentation 4
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HwzXRo9wTTp77QVfpGJbWRE3IzAaGR2VMPRnMKaW2lc/edit
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CHAPTER 4 : CONSISTENCY
Link 1 : Video: The Domino Effect
https://youtu.be/5uHUVyy3rNw
Link 2: Video : PDCA / Deming Cycle
https://youtu.be/RrWW4wDYf2k
Link 3 : Video : Tom explains Recognition, the key to engagement
https://youtu.be/lFjWtif8UEk
Link 4 : Video : Tom explains Recognition, the key to engagement
https://youtu.be/lFjWtif8UEk
Link 5 : Weblink : Fastcap’s Morning Meeting documents
https://paulakers.net/2011/books/2-second-lean/morning-meeting-document
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CHAPTER 5 : CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Link 1 : The GembaDocs website
https://gembadocs.com/
Link 2 : Video : Tom on The Joys of Standard Work
https://youtu.be/VgzMrE_7Gzs
Link 3 : Video : An early GembaDocs introduction video
https://youtu.be/ofgBlWaBuwE
Link 4 : Video : Tom on Why standards are important
https://youtu.be/zCVg9vl3aAA
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We had been trying to implement lean for about 18 months with some degree of success but we were really struggling with it. The moment I started reading Tom’s book, everything became clear. The book is full simple and practical advice with real life experiences and stories.
One of the most difficult aspects about lean is to change the way you lead. Many lean books are heavy on the theory, but light on the application. “Improvement starts with I” combines the theory with real world application. Tom has extensive knowledge on leading numerous companies through lean transformations. His no-nonsense approach provides clear direction and actionable steps to move your company forward. If you want to take your lean leadership to the next level, “improvement starts with I” is a must read.
Improvement starts with gives you a framework on how to implement a vibrant Lean culture into any organization. It is the “how to manual” to the concepts in ‘2 second Lean’ by Paul A. Akers. Tom takes you by the hand and tells you how you should take on, one of the most difficult tasks any professional will ever face: Implementing a Lean culture. What I like about the book: That it is to the point, easy to understand and practical. Whit this book Tom sets the standard on how to implement a vibrant lean culture in under a year. It is a truly exceptional read!
Tom has a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and expertise in Lean Methodology which can be seen first hand in his business and people.
- +44 (0) 7712 133615
- For bulk book purchases, contact Tom directly
- Tom prefers WhatsApp, Signal or Voxer for communication.
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