{"product_id":"9781849289009","title":"Fundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects","description":"An introduction to Lean thinking \u003cp\u003eLean is a mindset rather than a methodology; it is a way of thinking based on practices, strategies, tools and methods that can be applied to maximise value and minimise waste while ensuring that processes achieve corporate goals.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLean helps organisations in all sectors achieve their objectives by facilitating a long-term culture shift focusing on three fundamental areas: waste , customer value and continuous incremental improvement. A good assurance review will ensure that resources are being applied efficiently and effectively to achieve these objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  Product overview \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects\u003c\/em\u003e explains the fundamental concepts of Lean and how they can be applied to any project, including software development and organisational change.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt explains the jargon and dispels the mystique that surrounds Lean, providing readers with guidance and tips on performing audits or assurance reviews for Lean projects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt also describes how Lean fits with Agile and Kanban, and how it can be combined with Six Sigma to create an efficient, high-quality approach. The book provides strong practical guidance for those tasked with providing assurance for Lean projects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRead this book to learn about the approach and principles of Lean, the governance of Lean projects, and Lean audit and review. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe five main Lean principles and their significance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools used for root-cause analysis (the five whys and fishbone analysis).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefining and modelling customer value, and innovative responses to customer needs (the Kano model).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon causes of waste and how to improve flow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomer pull and Kanban mechanisms to manage the associated flow of processing and information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe pursuit of perfection (Kaikaku and Kaizen) and total quality management (TQM).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe application of Lean principles to software development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical suggestions for approaches to auditing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs with all books in the Fundamentals Series, \u003cem\u003eFundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the subject and includes references for those who would like to further investigate specific areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Blood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153534501104,"sku":"9781849289009","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849289009_p0.jpg?v=1763751745","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849289009","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}