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The Lean Brain

The Lean Brain

How Neuroscience Can Supercharge Continuous Improvement
Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403943985 - 84 pages
Paperback
€17.99
€17.99
Personal Lean Publications

Synopsis

Lean isn't just a system—it's a state of mind. In The Lean Brain, industrial engineering expert and Lean thought leader Dr Soliman reveals a powerful new frontier for continuous improvement: the human brain. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and Lean Six Sigma principles, this groundbreaking book explores how lasting transformation happens not through better tools—but through rewiring how people think, feel, and act. You'll learn: Why resistance to change is not defiance—but a survival response triggered in the amygdala How uncertainty and ambiguity shut down learning and innovation in organizations How to activate true engagement using the SCARF model: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness The neuroscience behind PDCA, Kata, and habit loops—and how to build a culture of learning How leaders can create psychologically safe environments that unlock high performance Whether you're a Lean professional, change agent, executive, or team leader, The Lean Brain offers a compelling new perspective on human-centered improvement. This is more than Lean 2.0—it’s Lean powered by science.

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

BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publishing dateSunday, 20 September 2026
Edition1
ISBN9789403943985
Pagecount84
Interior colorBlack/white
Size135 x 215 mm
PublisherPersonal Lean Publications
AuthorMohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
CategoryBusiness > Leadership