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Lean Thinking for Leaders

Al Grainger

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English
Al Grainger
13 February 2026
Lean Thinking for Leaders

Most Lean initiatives fail because leaders try to do too much at once, never start at all, or burn out quickly - like a shooting star that blazes bright but disappears too soon.

This book shows leaders how to focus on one area, apply Lean deliberately, and use results as proof before scaling. For leaders new to Lean or skeptical from past attempts, it provides a practical, proven way to build confidence, capability, and credibility without overwhelming teams.

This is not a transformation manual. It's a strategic place to begin. Lean doesn't need to be launched everywhere. It needs one place to succeed first and build momentum.
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Imprint:   Al Grainger
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   236g
ISBN:   9798233784262
Pages:   170
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Al Grainger is a globally experienced Lean leader, change agent, and author with more than two decades of driving operational excellence across industries and continents. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management Professional, and Scrum Master, Al bridges the gap between strategy and execution, turning complex challenges into practical, sustainable solutions. Throughout his career, he has trained and coached hundreds of leaders in Lean principles across three continents, leading initiatives in facilities with workforces of up to 1,000 employees and contractors. His hands-on approach has delivered millions in savings by streamlining processes, building resilient cultures, and igniting continuous improvement. Al is the author of four books: Root Cause Analysis - A Leader's Guide, Lean Thinking for Leaders: A Beginner's Blueprint, Transformational Leadership: Harnessing the Potential of Vision, and Sustaining Operational Excellence. His work blends sharp analysis with real-world application, making Lean both accessible and transformative for leaders at every level. When he is not writing or consulting, Al explores new cultures, mentors emerging leaders, and relentlessly seeks ways to help organizations-and the people within them-thrive.

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