Exceptional Read & Introduction to Lean/IPD/LPS. Tim TuohyÕs book is an exceptional read. This book provides significant insightÑand a clear pathwayÑto 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 Òpredictable uninterrupted workflowsÓ. The Lean Integrated Project Delivery approaches espoused emphasize defining and delivering product value, while consistently detecting and removing process waste. TuohyÕs book will help you understand what it meansÑand how toÑÒreally, really collaborateÓ, with a goal of enabling you and your project team to get project work done ÒEasier, Better, Faster and CheaperÉ Every step of the way, every day, every week, every meeting, and always.Ó
Mark R. Wademan, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM/PSPO, ITIL, MBA, Ph.D.
Cornell University