Daily Management to Execute Strategy: Solving problems and developing people every day

In Daily Management to Execute Strategy, José Ferro and Robson Gouveia provide a comprehensive roadmap for managers who want to bridge the gap between strategy and operations. Drawing on years of experience in lean management, the authors introduce the three essential blocks of daily management—Commitment, Control Variables, and Problem-Solving—that form the foundation of a successful daily management system.  

 Through clear explanations, real-world case studies, and actionable advice, this book equips you with the practical skills to:  

• Align Daily Operations with Strategic Goals: Ensure your team’s daily activities consistently drive toward your organization’s long-term objectives.  

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators: Learn how to set and track control variables that keep your processes stable and your team focused.  

• Construct Effective Daily Management Boards: Build and implement daily management boards for both operational-level and managerial-level processes, making your strategy visible and actionable at every level of the organization.  

• Run Effective Daily Meetings: Master the art of leading daily stand-ups and other meetings that keep your team aligned, engaged, and ready to tackle challenges.  

• Build a Help Chain for Problem Escalation: Create a help chain that empowers your team to escalate issues effectively, fostering collaboration and teamwork instead of reactive firefighting.  

• Solve Problems Quickly and Effectively: Develop a problem-solving mindset within your team, allowing you to address issues before they become critical obstacles.  

Whether you are new to lean management or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your current practices, Daily Management to Execute Strategy offers the insights and tools you need to create a culture of continuous improvement where every team member is engaged in solving problems and delivering value. Perfect for leaders, managers, and anyone committed to operational excellence, this book will empower you to turn strategy into action every day. 

Chapter Downloads:

• Table of Contents, Foreward, and Part 1
• Operational-level daily management assessment
• Daily management case study

“Daily Management to Execute Strategy provides an inside look into the secret sauce of a successful lean transformation. A lean system requires more than just implementing tools. The authors demonstrate how developing people to solve problems that matter can help any organization achieve its goals.”

– Rich Calvaruso, Senior Director, Lean, GE Appliances, a Haier Company