by Timothy Tuohy (Author)
Exceptional Read & Introduction to Lean/IPD/LPS. Tim Tuohy's book is an exceptional read. This book provides significant insight-and a clear pathway-to assist Lean-oriented project managers in their development of a collaborative team, breaking out and defining work, establishing requisite levels of team and participant commitment, proactively identifying and overcoming constraints/roadblocks, developing smooth handoffs, etc. to ensure "predictable uninterrupted workflows". The Lean Integrated Project Delivery approaches espoused emphasize defining and delivering product value, while consistently detecting and removing process waste. Tuohy's book will help you understand what it means-and how to-"really, really collaborate", with a goal of enabling you and your project team to get project work done "Easier, Better, Faster and Cheaper... Every step of the way, every day, every week, every meeting, and always." Mark R. Wademan, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM/PSPO, ITIL, MBA, Ph.D. Cornell University