Summary, The Lean Manager: A Novel of Lean Transformation by Michael Ballé and Freddy Ballé (2011).

1.The Lean Manager follows Tom, an engineer with a passion for improving processes, as he embarks on a Lean transformation journey.

2.Tom's mission is to help his management team implement Lean practices that will improve efficiency and reduce costs for the company.

3.Tom uses a variety of Lean tools and techniques to challenge the status quo and seek out new and innovative ways to improve the company.

4.He meets resistance from management, who are unwilling to accept change, and from workers, who are afraid of the implications of Lean principles.

5.Tom is determined to prove that Lean can help the company, and he perseveres despite setbacks.

6.In the end, Tom succeeds in helping the company to become more efficient and profitable, and to create a more satisfying work environment.

7.The story illustrates the power of Lean to create positive change and the importance of having an open and collaborative mindset.

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