SME, AME, Shingo Prize join to set lean certification standard

By Mark Graban On May 14, 2005

Control Engineering :

At least the certification won't be like an APICS certification where you just have to take a test and you're certified.

“Three key aspects of the certification process will include: mentoring by and of certification candidates; a portfolio to show how Lean principles were applied in their organization, as well as documenting results achieved and lessons learned; and an examination that assesses knowledge of Lean principles.”

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Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. His latest book is Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. He also published the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.