Turning PDCA into a Routine for Learning
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403913841 - 67 pages
€17.99
Personal Lean Publications
Synopsis
Kaizen is not just about fixing processes — it's about growing people.
Continuous improvement, or Kaizen, means making small, steady changes to make things flow better, work smoother, and serve customers more effectively. At its core, it’s not just a method — it’s a mindset.
Yet many organizations misunderstand PDCA — treating it as a mechanical cycle for process improvement, while ignoring the development of the people behind the process.
In this powerful and insightful book, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman shows how true Kaizen and PDCA must go hand in hand: improving the system and teaching people to think, learn, and lead continuous improvement themselves.
You’ll learn:
Why Kaizen is more than tools — it's human-centered learning
How PDCA fails when people are left out
The Toyota way of combining improvement with capability building
How to coach people through PDCA thinking
Real examples of Kaizen that lasts — because people own it
This book will change the way you think about improvement — from a project… to a habit.
About Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo (AUC), executive advisor, and author of more than 150 books and scientific publications on Lean management, the Toyota Production System, quality systems, operational excellence, automotive engineering, and modern publishing systems.
He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society and brings nearly two decades of academic, industrial, and consulting experience across manufacturing, public services, education, and infrastructure sectors. His work bridges engineering, policy, and leadership, helping organizations design systems that flow intelligently and improve continuously.
Dr. Soliman has trained professionals throughout the Middle East and has worked with organizations including Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He is the founder of Personal Lean Publications and continues to write on Lean transformation, industrial systems, automotive technologies, and the evolving global publishing ecosystem.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Sunday, 12 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403913841 |
| Pagecount | 67 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Coaching and training |