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What I Tell People Who Want to Write a Book About Lean

Twice in the past two weeks, I have talked with people who want to write a book about Lean. Both were early in the process and trying to figure out what they were signing up for.

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Twice in the past two weeks, I have talked with people who want to write a book about Lean.

Both were early in the process and trying to figure out what they were signing up for.

I enjoy doing them and this blog post is not meant to replace future chats.

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Twice in the past two weeks, I have talked with people who want to write a book about Lean. Both were early in the process and trying to figure out what they were signing up for. I enjoy doing them and this blog post is not meant to replace future chats.

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I've had a lot of these conversations over the years.

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