Lean AI
Fix the Process. Then Add the AI.
The practical guide to implementing AI using Lean Six Sigma principles. 9 chapters. 7 free tools. One proven method to beat the 85% failure rate.
By Said Lopez — Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
85% of AI projects fail.
Not because the technology doesn't work. Because companies skip the basics: no process map, no baseline metrics, no change management. This book fixes that.
Written for Practitioners
Operations & CI Leaders
who want to add AI to their continuous improvement toolkit
CEOs & Founders
who need a practical AI strategy without the consultant jargon
Mid-Market Companies
that want enterprise-grade methodology at a practical scale
Anyone Tired of AI Hype
who wants a proven, step-by-step approach that actually works
9 Chapters. 7 Free Tools.
Each chapter builds on the last. The tools are yours to use right now — no email, no paywall.
The 85% Problem
Why most AI projects fail — and what the survivors do differently
The Lean AI Method
A structured framework for AI that borrows from decades of process improvement
Design the Pilot
Scope a focused first project with clear metrics and a realistic timeline
A Method, Not a Manifesto
Why 85% of AI projects fail — and the three things survivors do differently
How to use Gemba walks and value stream maps to find where AI actually fits
The AI Necessity Test: a quick filter to avoid wasting money on the wrong solution
How to scope, plan, and execute a 90-day AI pilot that delivers measurable ROI
Building a stakeholder pitch that gets leadership buy-in without the buzzwords
A continuous improvement cycle (PDCA) that keeps your AI programme on track
The best AI implementation starts with a process map, not a prompt.
— Said Lopez, Lean AI
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