In this book the authors use simple and direct language to describe a step-by-step process that can be used to improve the way you run your organization through the use of Teams. They describe three types of Teams that are very effective in dramatically improving business performance. They are the Self-Directed Cross Functional Team, the Mistake-Proofing Team and the Workout Team. Each type of Team is unique but all have common characteristics: All the Teams build an incredible amount of effectiveness by sharing ideas among and between Team members. All three types of Teams use similar...

Authors Ronald and Candace-Lynn Buckley describe a step-by-step process for Mistake Proofing the entire business. Mistake Proofing will enable your employees to identify and fix problem processes in your business so that they will be able to identify when an error has occurred or is about to occur and take action-this is called Lower Level Mistake Proofing. Better yet, it enables employees to prevent the errors entirely through Higher Level Mistake Proofing. It is a way to involve all your employees in building your Lean money-making business. In today's fast-paced, rapidly changing business...