Mark Graban
Are Slogans Always Bad or Can They Inspire?
Many of you know I'm an alum of Northwestern University, graduating just prior to the Rose Bowl season of 1995. I'm a huge NU...
Happy New Year! Have a “Stop Doing” List?
Happy New Year to my blog readers! Do you have any "lean resolutions" for the year 2010? Feel free to share them, if you...
Holiday Relaxation: About to Enjoy an In-N-Out Burger
I'm in Tempe, Arizona, about to go enjoy a tasty "Double Double Animal Style" at In-N-Out burger. I really miss the chain after moving...
Interesting Comment on a Toyota Post
My blogging will be relatively light this week, given some holiday time off, family visiting, and a short trip for New Year's.
There's nothing lazier,...
Lean Healthcare in Toyota’s Backyard?
Article Link: Lexington hospitals building to be the best
This article talks about the lean efforts of some hospitals in Lexington, KY - about 30...
Happy Holidays from the Lean Blogosphere
Here is a little fun holiday cheer from some of the Lean Blogosphere: Ron, Jamie, Pete, Kevin and myself.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Warning...
Reducing Medication Waste for VA Patients
Obama Awards Budget-Minded Federal Employee
I saw this in the news yesterday about a federal employee from the VA, Nancy Fichtner, a clerk at the...
Porsche Drives Hospital Down Lean Road
Article Link: "Shorter hospital stays through better coordination"
Is Lean a global phenomenon, or what? Here is a story from a Korean news website (in...
U.S. Companies Competing with China Using Lean
U.S. industry going lean to compete with China | Reuters
Yesterday, I recorded a podcast with Jim D'Addario, CEO of the namesake multi-generational family company...
Superficial Lean Laboratory Explanation
Laboratory Equipment - Easy Lean Lab Exercises
When I see "Easy Lean" or, as I also saw recently in a consultant's promotion, "Instant Lean," I...
The Emperor’s Sacred Cow’s New Clothes – “Flexing” Hospital Staff
Since moving into healthcare in 2005, I've been surprised by a number of things in the hospital environment. The first time a skilled medical...
Notes from #IHI09 Day 2: Paul Levy
Paul Levy on Transparency, Social Media, and Quality
Following up and continuing this morning's post about MemorialCare. You can also read my notes and comments...