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Why did I choose to call this book The Lean Book of Lean? Having attempted to read many of the books published on the subject, I always found myself unable to finish them. That's not to say that they are irrelevant, badly written or uninteresting, it is just that with the little time available to your average busy person, there is always something which takes priority. I often questioned, why doesn't someone write a book which covers the major points, has some useful hints and tips, but can be read during your average 3 to 4 hour flight? (And have time for your in-flight drink as well!) After many years pondering this issue, I came to the conclusion that the “someone” might as well be me.

As more of an afterthought, but just as relevant, Lean is all about achieving a desired outcome with the minimal amount of fuss and effort, so I felt compelled to write a book which practises what it preaches.

In addition, I have become increasingly frustrated over the years with learned people and scholars trying to make out that Lean is magic, something only they can easily understand. I'm on slightly shaky ground here as I'm a consultant myself and have made a more than decent living from helping others “get it” so could be considered as one of the culprits mentioned above. To try and break this myth, I've tried to explain the concepts and principles in everyday terms and demonstrate that we all “do Lean” naturally in our everyday lives. In a light-hearted vein, I've also added a glossary in the back defining some of the key Lean terms in the same way.

Just to be very clear from the outset, I have not done extended research or interviewed all the “gods of Lean” to create this book. It is a collection of my own thoughts, experiences and, in some cases, opinions of the subject. I don't pretend to know everything. I don't profess to be right about anything. What I do have is 30 years of experience and battle scars of helping others on their journey, which I'm offering up for the price of this book.

So here it is: The Lean Book of Lean. Able to be read on your average flight (well, if you're a fast reader or take long flights!). Not the definitive compendium of Lean and all its facets, but hopefully sufficient to leave you motivated and confident that anyone can do it, and yes, that means you! Take what you want, discard what you don't need or don't agree with, but I hope you find it useful in some way and that it gives you a little food for thought in whatever capacity you live your life and for whatever reason you picked up this book.

Thanks for your time and interest.