Mark Roberts is an English author who was born and raised in Liverpool. After completing his education at St. Francis Xavier's College, he went on to become a teacher, a profession he pursued for two decades. In the last thirteen years, he has worked in the field of school teaching, and has also been recognized for his work in the theater. Roberts has won a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for best new play of the year.
In addition to his work as a playwright, Roberts is also a well-known crime fiction author. He is best known for his DCI Eve Clay series, which includes the book "Blood Mist." This book quickly became a number one bestseller on the Australian Kindle chart. Roberts' writing is informed by his experiences as a teacher and his background in Liverpool, and his work has been longlisted for a CWA Gold Dagger.
Mark Roberts has had a diverse career, including an 18-year tenure with the global Lean leaders of Toyota. During this time, he gained valuable experience and expertise in Lean systems and methodologies. After leaving Toyota, Roberts became a consultant, working with blue chip organizations to help them improve and optimize their systems, strategies, and operations. He has also written several books about Lean and business improvement, sharing his unique perspective and insights from his time at Toyota and his experience as a consultant.
In recent years, Roberts has returned to the United Kingdom and started a small Lean consultancy with his business partner. He is passionate about small and local businesses, and is committed to helping organizations of all sizes implement Lean systems and methodologies. He is also a speaker and can be booked for engagements through his company website. Roberts' books on Lean, including "A Lean Journey" and "Lean Tool Room," are designed to be practical tools for consultants, business managers, and executives. He writes from a pragmatic perspective, emphasizing honesty and the importance of a smooth Lean transition.