The Change Agent's Field Guide: Mastering the Intersections of Change Management and Continuous Improvement - Paperback

by Kyle Bradley Stone (Author)

This book provides a primer for those leading change on the foundations of change management and continuous improvement, an area often missed in their formal education. The reader learns how to plan change, manage people through change, measure change, and sustain change -- all important aspects of being an effective change agent.

Author Biography

Dr. Kyle Stone started his career in the North American automotive industry, designing and installing automotive paint systems then worked as a manufacturing engineer for Altec, Industry where he evolved into a Lean leader as they transitioned from a functional manufacturer to a Lean organization. He was trained by TBM and Simpler Consulting in Lean principles and practices, eventually developing a Lean Training Program used extensively throughout Altec's entire manufacturing operations. His +30-year career spans industries including automotive, healthcare, chemical, pulp and paper, and heavy steel fabrication primarily focused on process improvement, operations management, human resources, and organizational development. He has led over 250 Kaizen events and continues to assist organizations on their lean journey as a consultant. He holds a PhD in Organizational Performance and Change and a Master's in Adult Education and Training, both from Colorado State University. He is a professor at Colorado Mesa University and regularly consults, assisting organizations with process improvement and developing change agents.