New to Lean thinking? You came to the right place. Gaining expertise in Lean thinking is a long and difficult journey. And although there is no substitute for practice, practice (and more practice), the books below will help you to gain familiarity with the basic principles, mindsets, techniques and vocabulary that you need to take the first step.
Best Books for Learning the Basics
Everyone has to start somewhere. These books are great for beginners looking to start their Lean learning journey.
Best Reference Books for Lean Practice
Think Lean textbooks. Not necessarily to be read cover-to-cover, these books provide complete, technical references on the tools, techniques, and vocabulary of Lean systems.
Best Books for Leading a Lean Transformation
Books for Lean leaders written by Lean leaders.
Best Books to Understand the History & Evolution of Lean
To become an expert Lean thinker, it is critical to understand the genesis of Lean from it’s origin as the Toyota Production System.
