While more & more companies are aggressively pursuing Operational Excellence by employing Six Sigma Lean & other continuous improvement methods the concept has yet to be defined in a way that can be easily taught & applied especially in industries other than manufacturing This book fills that need Beyond the Lean Office uses a compelling novel format to illustrate what it takes to create & sustain flow & Operational Excellence in the office Readers learn as they follow the main character through initial attempts to correct late responses to a primary customer & the evolution to an approach based on Operational Excellence The story illustrates the day-to-day issues that most organizations face in their pursuit of Operational Excellence To achieve Operational Excellence it takes more than just a strong leader with passion & drive The key ingredient is practical knowledge that can be applied quickly & easily by following a process This book supplies step-by-step guidance on how to move your office services from point A to point B The practical insights & guidance presented here create a road map that can be shared with each employee to rapidly move your organization forward All chapters also include a From the Author section that shares authoritative insights on the topic at hand After reading this book you will understand how to design & create self-healing flow that provides reliable predictable output in the office & operates without the need for management intervention to deliver the services provided by the office Instead management focuses on the activities that grow your enterprise