The Lean Brain
How Neuroscience Can Supercharge Continuous Improvement
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403943985 - 84 pages
€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
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403943985 |
| Pagecount | 84 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Leadership |