Lean Design - Reviews for book by Ron Mascitelli (1)

“Building a Project-Driven Enterprise is a highly readable, somewhat tongue-in-cheek discussion of how to greatly improve project management processes. If your work is projects (or new product development), put this book at the top of your ‘must read’ list, and then read it.”

Target Magazine (AME), Vol. 18, No. 4 – 4th Quarter, 2002

“Highly recommended! A straightforward and easy-to-understand book offering practical advice on how to best minimize costs and maximize performance in project management…A must read for anyone wanting to achieve both efficiency and high standards of excellence.”

Project Management Institute (PMI) 2003 Sourcebook

“Author Ronald Mascitelli has done an excellent job of explaining complex project management concepts with a writing style that is conversational and clear. He holds the reader’s attention by sprinkling the book with intriguing and seemingly spontaneous asides that might spring from one of his seminars or training classes.
If you and your organization implement just one or two of the twelve lean methods Mascitelli outlines, you will be well on your way to substantial productivity increases.”

APICS – The Performance Advantage, September 2002

“Building a Project-Driven Enterprise is a refreshing book with a very strong message. The book is based on well-documented research that is translated into entertaining prose that suggests effective and practical methods of improving the process of project management.”

ASQ – Quality Management Journal, Vol. 9, Issue 4 – 2002

“Mascitelli’s voice is always articulate, the charts and illustrations are excellent, and his use of invented examples is clever and readable. This is a compelling book for any manager charged with creating and delivering on project-focused work.”

Financial Executive Magazine, September 2002

“Ronald Mascitelli has been in the business of lean project management for many years and has developed a valuable integrated approach that can significantly improve the productivity of project teams.”

Knowledge and Process Management Journal, (4th quarter issue) 2003

"The book is well-written and contains a lot of useful and relevant information and ideas. It would be a worthwhile addition to the library of any practicing engineering manager. Its easy-to-read style and relevant content makes it well worth the $39.95 purchase price."

Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, September 2003

"The book is easy and fun to read. It is peppered with case studies, anecdotes, and stories, and it is well-written in a light, conversational style. the author asks questions throughout to make us think and form our own answers prior to learning his approach, which is an added plus. anyone in business can find value in this book, but project managers and consultants to management will relate most closely with the waste-slashing ideas."

Consulting to Management (Institute for Management Consultants), Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2003