Monthly Archives: December 2013

Synergizing Lean, Deming, and a New Model of Accountability

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tl;dr: The article explores the compatibility between Lean methodology, Deming's principles, and modern accountability frameworks. It argues for an integrated approach that emphasizes systemic...

Mark Graban & Joe Swartz “Healthcare Kaizen” Workshop — Detroit, January 22, 2014

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I'm very excited to announce that my Healthcare Kaizen  series  co-author, Joe Swartz, will be joining me to run a full-day public registration workshop...

Musical Lean Memes; “Choose Lean” & “Frankie Says Relax”

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Lean improvement work can be pretty intense and stressful. So, it's important to take some time for some laughs (see my past collection and...

Like Lean: Hotels Involve Customers ala “Lean Design”

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A few weeks back, USA Today published an article that made me think of some of the approaches being used by hospitals under the...

Conversation Between John Shook & @EricRies on Putting the #Lean in #LeanStartup

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The Thanksgiving weekend was a great opportunity to catch up on some reading and viewing that had accumulated in my browser and inbox. One thing...