Here's the latest installment of “Key Tweets,” a post that summarizes some of my tweets (or retweets) from the week, including pictures and other fun stuff. Follow me @MarkGraban and join the fun and the conversation. See the previous installments of Key Tweets here.
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Health systems like @PresenceHealth tout success using #lean management. pic.twitter.com/SQwC4ICNyP
— Sabriya Rice (@sabriyarice) September 28, 2015
A Facebook friend is really upset at VW for their cheating. As are many others, I sure. pic.twitter.com/tbt716Wou2
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
“the era of autocrat [college football] coaches is ending. Players want to be motivated, not berated,” http://t.co/NUcMLRUYRK
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
Learn about our Japan #Lean Healthcare Study Trip http://t.co/eEH9cKJIwd Join us in December!! An experience of a lifetime…
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
Stress and overburden in the workplace can severely impact the health & personal lives of managers & staff. #Lean can help with that.
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
NPR: Don't Toss That Sour Milk! And Other Tips To Cut Kitchen Food Waste http://t.co/g7vZEv7CfG
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
Applies to people not understanding #Lean? Seth's Blog: The 2% who misunderstand you http://t.co/vjtrKcjIzS
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
"Tragic, but rare"? St. Luke's Magic Valley: Child dies after receiving wrong medication http://t.co/yOIB9FK0XF #patientsafety
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
Mike Rother: Neuoroscience research says practicing 15 min a day is better than an hour once a week. #Kata #Lean #Kaizen
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
Toyota #Kata in the Boston area…. "What is your TAH-get condition?" #Lean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 28, 2015
"But we're not Toyota…. we build ______" that common lament means you've started to lose people in #Lean efforts says @danmarkovitz
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
You don't get fit by working out just 1 week a month… touché says kaizen events everywhere. @danmarkovitz #NortheastLean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
"The other thing about cost cutting is that costs always come back" says @danmarkovitz #NortheastLean Need to improve how work is done
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
How Can You Improve Your Practice Daily? Ask Your Staff. | Wealthy Doctor http://t.co/yYFp4zSrPN #kaizen #lean pic.twitter.com/5SXjmnJ9Zs
— KaiNexus (@KaiNexus) September 29, 2015
Patients often speak up and say "We don't value THAT… that's for you" while value stream mapping. #NortheastLean #Lean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
"#Lean is a bit of a swear word in west Michigan" – had been used to drive layoffs in manufacturing companies :-( #NortheastLean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
#Volkswagen diesels only passed emissions test when in special test mode. Do some hospitals only pass Joint Commission when in special mode?
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
Does this count as a visual control? Sorry, Officer. I Was Going No. http://t.co/txjYmsS7xj
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
Knoth: Get people together DAILY for a few minutes to talk about problems & #Kaizen. Build muscle memory. #NortheastLean #Lean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
Red bead game in action! Why standard work matters #dismissed #northeastlean @gbmp1 @MarkGraban pic.twitter.com/Os9INO9oRf
— Christina Kach (@ChristinaKach) September 29, 2015
Today at #NortheastLean I learned these hats are all made by the same company, a #Lean manufacturer in NJ pic.twitter.com/oEHbC9gyjT
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 29, 2015
Everybody needs a coach. Every great athlete has a coach (except Bubba Watson) says @nbodek #northeastLean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 30, 2015
Not far from the truth? #EMR #ICD10 pic.twitter.com/WRJ3uvhi99
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) September 30, 2015
Thrilled to announce @MarkGraban as our Annual Mtg keynote speaker Dec 2! http://t.co/MS4B5aSLt2 #LivingtheVision pic.twitter.com/rhxemgF5xP
— The Leapfrog Group (@LeapfrogGroup) September 30, 2015
Those who can't design are condemned to document. pic.twitter.com/ivmxt13OmT
— Venkat Subramaniam (@venkat_s) September 28, 2015
. @DerailleurAgile @venkat_s A recent example of this problem (soap) pic.twitter.com/juhhS3J6cW
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
.@DerailleurAgile @venkat_s And Hampton Inn (including mine now) so cleverly hides the closet they have to label it pic.twitter.com/v1XNeB6YsF
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
Mock ups & protoypes help a lot — Secrets to Creating a Better Hotel Room http://t.co/rjWXcminIb
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
It's not #Lean or #Kaizen if you're only focused on cost & time savings. Amazing how some have a blind spot for safety & quality.
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
I was taught that you had to have at least one safety improvement out of a Kaizen event. https://t.co/39rg7aZxMF
— Jason Fitch (@JasonFitch916) October 1, 2015
Overheard: "It's not really #Lean if your employees are upset or 'resisting.' That's a sign of a problem with your approach."
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
Last week was my first opportunity to do any sort of #Lean assessment in a veterinary medicine hospital. Similar problems & challenges.
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
Great question overheard: "There's a lot we COULD improve… What do we NEED to improve?" #Lean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 1, 2015
A key question with #Lean – when do you tweak a process and when do you try to really redesign & transform it?
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 2, 2015
How about they do what's right for the patient? https://t.co/PE3uVadlGB
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 2, 2015
Chrysler plant threatens to fire workers who don't follow standard work. That's poor leadership. #Lean pic.twitter.com/to531N27ws
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 2, 2015
"The IOM apparently has no recommended treatment for myopic politicians who don't recognize a healthcare crisis…" http://t.co/zc1trluQBd
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) October 2, 2015
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