If you had been following Scott McDuffee's weekly “Lean Leap to Healthcare” posts that documented his attempts to transition from “lean manufacturing” into “lean healthcare,” you might wonder where he went.
I'm hoping Scott will do another “close the loop” post at some point. But, his blog absence is explained by his acceptance of a lean manufacturing role — yes, in industry, not in healthcare.
Scott's a great guy and I sincerely hope he will eventually get a chance to share his skills, experience, and wisdom in a healthcare setting.
If you're interested in such a leap, check out his previous posts, or click here for a free networking site I created for lean professionals trying to move into healthcare.
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Mark Graban
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.
I exchanged emails with Scott this past week and as we say here in Iowa, "He's as happy as a pig in… mud." Glad he landed well. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.