The Lazy Engineer
How to Think Smart and Get More Done
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403923765 - 68 pages
€17.99
Personal Lean Publications
Synopsis
What if working less is the smartest thing you can do?
In The Lazy Engineer, Dr Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — engineer, educator, and productivity strategist — reveals how to How to Solve Complex Problems with Minimal Effort by applying industrial and systems thinking to your personal and professional life. This is not a book about being idle. It's about being efficient, intentional, and strategic — just like great engineers are trained to be.
🔹 Learn how to "engineer" your tasks to reduce wasted time and effort
🔹 Apply Lean Thinking, flow, and constraints theory to everyday problems
🔹 Understand the value of doing nothing — when it's the right move
🔹 Use selective laziness as a tool for innovation, prioritization, and sanity
🔹 Make smart choices using tools from the world of productivity science
🔹 Let systems work harder so you don't have to
Whether you're a professional, student, or just someone tired of the grind, this book offers a new way to think, work, and live — the smart way. Let the lazy mindset lead you to a more productive, sustainable, and enjoyable life.
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 | Tuesday, 28 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403923765 |
| Pagecount | 68 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Personal development |