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Training from Lean4NGO Partners

Dr. Jeffrey Liker

Dr. Jeffrey Liker is a trusted guide to understanding Toyota practices which he calls
“The Toyota Way”. This includes the overall Toyota Production System (TPS) which widely
ecame known as the originator or Lean thinking and practice – including their remarkable
management systems, and the underlying culture and mindset. 


Beginning with a PhD in Sociology, he serves as Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. Over several decades he was invited inside Toyota for an intimate understanding of what made, and still makes them, special and market leading. He has researched and written many books, including the "Toyota Way" series. He has received thirteen Shingo Prizes for Research Excellence, and in 2012 he was inducted into the Association of Manufacturing Excellence Hall of Fame. at All Levels. This book is the "field guide" to accompany the highly successful "The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership, co-authored with Gary Convis, former Executive Vice President of Toyota North America,  Each session contains a presentation, followed by Q&A session.  (optional)

The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership

Jeffrey Liker and Gary L. Convis, a former executive V.P. and managing officer of Toyota, help executives and senior managers get employees to refocus their efforts--from simply performing their singular function to continuously improving in collaboration across the organization.

The Toyota Way (2nd Edition)

Jeffrey Liker and Gary L. Convis, a former executive V.P. and managing officer of Toyota, help executives and senior managers get employees to refocus their efforts--from simply performing their singular function to continuously improving in collaboration across the organization.

Developing Lean Leaders
at all Levels - A Practical Guide


In this series of seven Webinar sessions, Dr. Liker explores the essence of Lean Leadership from his latest book: Developing Lean Leaders at All Levels. This book is the "field guide" to accompany the highly successful "The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership, co-authored with Gary Convis, former Executive Vice President of Toyota North America,  Each session contains a presentation, followed by Q&A session.  (optional)

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