Here's the latest installment of “Key Tweets,” a weekly 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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Might be bad conditions, but they actually get 50 minutes for lunch, unlike many hard working American nurses https://t.co/Elb2H172rq
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
"Standards should not be forced down from above but rather set by the production workers themselves." -Taiichi Ohno Involve and Engage ppl
— *Tracey Richardson* (@Tracey_san) April 24, 2016
This Esquire writer asked if he was legally required to wear the hospital gown. "It's strongly recommended." pic.twitter.com/avHNtUlNvC
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
(2/2) The writer felt more human wearing sweats instead of hospital gown during his stay. pic.twitter.com/YtFGugLG4s
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
“We have created a [#Lean] care model that truly brings health care services to the patient, ” https://t.co/TKs2xmB8hu
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
Gary Kaplan: Change is not just about lean tools. #quality2016 pic.twitter.com/vTDxgQ18eU v @RichardTaunt
— Dr. Michael FKF (@m_fkf) April 22, 2016
#Lean definition from new Mark DeLuzio book "Turn Waste Into Wealth" pic.twitter.com/QQkRbBcwYs
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
More from DeLuzio book on #Lean pic.twitter.com/eQwtjXWkwW
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
If you're "implementing #Lean" make sure your CEO is in agreement with this from Mark DeLuzio pic.twitter.com/1zTi2iWg0a
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
Also make sure your hospital CEO understands this (via DeLuzio #Lean book) pic.twitter.com/fcTCeK35mV
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
Previous tweets are from book by @markdeluzio – forgot he was on Twitter
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
Pre-order your copy of "Turn Waste Into Wealth"by @markdeluzio Get cash and become a #LEAN company! https://t.co/60GBO6VIZD
— Elizabeth Cosette PR (@ECosettePR) November 12, 2015
Lexus “team leaders spend months training each worker on practice vehicles away from the assembly line” https://t.co/M49ptrrrxL #lean
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
“It is time for every hospital in America to put patient safety at the top of their priority list,” says @leahbinder https://t.co/SbOqO1EHij
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 25, 2016
“It’s cliché to say that “command and control” leadership is no longer relevant in most organizational contexts.” https://t.co/cspewE9RUC
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 26, 2016
It's always fun to see folks take baby steps toward learning and practicing #Kaizen. #lean pic.twitter.com/voAcJ0CaMh
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 26, 2016
This is good. Really, really good. GM's CEO Mary Barra Talks Cars, Hard Work, and the Bailout https://t.co/VFnRQhPs2z #Lean
— Adam Zak (@LeanRecruiter) April 26, 2016
Nakao-san: "When #kaizen stops, everything stops." #Lean pic.twitter.com/fj1Ty11Ukg
— Bob Emiliani (@BobEmiliani) April 26, 2016
We are honored to receive the Shingo Award for #ManagementontheMend. @HCValue #ShingoConf pic.twitter.com/OFSaEK4acf
— Helen Zak (@ThedaCareCenter) April 27, 2016
Yup pic.twitter.com/BWADUS9vdL
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 27, 2016
New cat helps with presentation for @KaiNexus webinar. Causes defects, waiting & motion waste #notLean @MarkGraban pic.twitter.com/Re97sNYv5U
— Karen Skinner (@KarenSkinner) April 27, 2016
MD draws wrong conclusion. Not having affect in these 22 articles doesn't prove #lean never works. https://t.co/C7UsymjhgN
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 28, 2016
Of course "patients aren't cars." Saying that means one doesn't understand #Lean is about leading & engaging people, not building cars.
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 28, 2016
Proof that patients aren't cars. Although I understand the confusion. Therefore #Lean doesn't work in healthcare. pic.twitter.com/WQqgBNuLxr
— Dr. Les Muda (@DoctorMuda) April 28, 2016
50 experts leading the field of #patientsafety 2016 https://t.co/cSSrh0iuzm
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 28, 2016
What % of doctors will scoff or complain about this survey? https://t.co/1bPS30vMad
— Mark Graban (@MarkGraban) April 29, 2016
Cartoon laughs at #RCAs of past, unfortunately still prominent at many hospitals #SafetyCulture @ECRI_Institute pic.twitter.com/1B0AMCSqVE
— RJ 'Terry' Fairbanks (@TerryFairbanks) April 28, 2016
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.