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# The Gold Mine: A Novel of Lean Turnaround

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Review: Great book, good principle, good story - Loved the book, and the story. Less curses would do the other good. On the e-book I found a few typos. Doesn't detract from the story though. This author does a great job of explaining the systems. I don't quite understand lean systems but I get principles. That's probably because this system was recorded by a psychologist and not a lean expert. So it's definitely not boring! It's just not complete. I hoped the romance actually turned into something by the end of the book.
Review: Worth the read. - Much like The Lean Manager, The Gold Mine is an exceptional resource for learning about lean principles and how they apply in the workplace. This book takes all the theory of lean and shows you how it applies to real-world problems. The conversational tone of this book made for an easy read. Would recommend.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #99,349 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (349) |
| Dimensions  | 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches |
| Edition  | 34498th |
| ISBN-10  | 0974322563 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0974322568 |
| Item Weight  | 1.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 360 pages |
| Publication date  | January 1, 2005 |
| Publisher  | Lean Enterprises Inst Inc |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, good principle, good story
*by L***D on June 28, 2018*

Loved the book, and the story. Less curses would do the other good. On the e-book I found a few typos. Doesn't detract from the story though. This author does a great job of explaining the systems. I don't quite understand lean systems but I get principles. That's probably because this system was recorded by a psychologist and not a lean expert. So it's definitely not boring! It's just not complete. I hoped the romance actually turned into something by the end of the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the read.
*by J***. on March 5, 2015*

Much like The Lean Manager, The Gold Mine is an exceptional resource for learning about lean principles and how they apply in the workplace. This book takes all the theory of lean and shows you how it applies to real-world problems. The conversational tone of this book made for an easy read. Would recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gem for your bookshelf
*by J***K on July 22, 2015*

The first of three, where the authors take you through the human side of turning a company into a lean company. Nothing is spared, the doubts, the harshness and the attempts to just work it out. What's more important, the book doesn't focus on how to use the lean tools, but on the why. For those who are interested in lean or change management, this is a gem. Even if you're only mildly interested in lean (or maybe not at all), but love to read business novels, chance is you really love it. The writing style is easy going and very entertaining. I just wish more study books were written like this, it would make study a lot more fun.

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