Author Description

This is the 2nd collection of real-life experiences and stories from Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who have spent time at the "gemba" volunteering their skills to help nonprofits and public agencies. They have generously offered to write a chapter about lessons learned and tools they have applied. A great book to share with potential volunteers, or nonprofits wanting to learn more about Lean or Six Sigma applied to their organizations.<br/>Here are the list of volunteers who contributed to the book, along with the title of their chapter:<br/><br/>1) Joe Wojniak and Lynn McCullough: Improving Thrift Shop Donations, 2) Tim Turner: Helping Others By Following The Toyota Way, 3) Douglas Cooper: Lessons from Liberia - Standard Work as the Foundation for Lean Practices, 4) Anita Havemann: Reducing Time and Complexity in Nonprofit Accounting, 5) Steve Bell: Simple Framework for Complex Problems, 6) Elisabeth Swan: Leaning into the Mission of Childcare, 7) Tracy O’Rourke: Increasing Meals Per Hour with Kitchens for Good, 8) Joy Mason: Using Six Sigma to Address Racial Equity.<br/><br/>Each author has agreed to donate 100% of any donations or book proceeds to the nonprofit of their choice. Your support and payment for this book is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who would like to contribute, please have them contact us at LeanSixSigmaForGood.com<br/>Listen to samples of the book at interviews with book authors at http://bit.ly/3Jj3r1W