In this book we’ll be looking at the power of lean leadership and what it can do for you. You may want to move towards becoming a lean leader yourself, or have a desire to implement lean practices among your management team. Whatever the reason, this guide will help you get started.

But what is exactly is ‘Lean Leadership’? And what is a ‘Lean Leader’? What makes a ‘Lean Leader’ different from a ‘normal’ leader? These are just some of the questions we’ll be answering within this book. We also want you to:

- Understand the variables and factors that comprise a lean leadership style

- Identify the main differences between management and leadership styles and behaviours and why going lean could change your business for the better

- Recognise that lean principles can be applied to any size business within any industry

- Learn how to recognize the characteristics of lean leaders

- How to harness the power of lean and apply lean leadership techniques to your business

By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have a solid understanding of lean leadership principles, the characteristics that make up an effective lean leader, and how to successfully apply lean leadership techniques to all areas of your business.