Monthly Archives: December 2012
Start 2013 with “The Spirit of Kaizen”
As we enter the new year, it's a great time to reflect back on 2012 - what worked and what didn't work... what do...
My Human Error with my Keurig
Here's a funny one... I was dragging a bit, working from home, and was ready for a mid-afternoon cup of coffee via my Keurig...
Visiting and Teaching at Ohio State – Meeting Archie Griffin, Reflecting on Values and...
On Friday, I had a great opportunity to teach a class of healthcare professionals at the Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE) program at...
Some Videos from the 2012 #LeanStartup Conference
It's awesome that Eric Ries puts the video content from The Lean Startup Conference online each year. He's just uploaded some videos to his...
Seattle Radio Interview on “Healthcare Kaizen”
Note: Not sure why my blog plugin thinks the links are bad (crossed out), but they work if you click on them:
Back in June,...
“Kaizen is all around our shop” — Toyota San Antonio Video
Here's a nice little video about the Toyota San Antonio plant.... start it at 1:20 and you hear a guy say:
"... the belief system...
The Newtown Tragedy – Our National Response and Problem Solving
As are many people across the United States and around the world, I'm saddened by the violence that claimed so many lives Friday in...
Lean Healthcare Animation from British Columbia
Kevin, from BC, shared this video with me about Lean healthcare. It's only 2.5 minutes long and it has a fun visual style.
I'll give...
Japan Tour Reflections: Taking Home Lean Artifacts or Lean Thinking?
Reflecting more on my recent Japan tour (see previous posts) one word came up in my notes: artifacts.
One dictionary definition of that term is...
What I’m Reading: Paul Levy’s Blog
I sometimes do a "What I'm Reading" post where I share links to good stuff I've read recently. Today, I'm dedicating such a post...
Save 25% on My Books and Others from Productivity Press
My publisher, Productivity Press (part of Taylor & Francis), has a holiday special if you order through their website:
Enter promo code MVL17 at checkout...
Patient Participation in Lean Renews Her Faith in Health Care
Here is a nice story that's been in my blog's "to write about" inventory since late October: "Participation in Lean events has renewed my...
