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Kaikaku, by Norman Bodek

Mark Graban Nov 30, 2005 0
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Look for Part 2 of my interview with Norm Bodek, coming later today. I've enjoyed his recent book, Kaikaku. It's…

Shingo Prize Awarded to Kaikaku The Power and Magic of Lean

Mark Graban Apr 29, 2005 3
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Click for Article This past year has been a good one for new lean manufacturing books. I haven't read this one…

“Small Kaizen” at a Japanese Hospital Pharmacy, Part 1

Mark Graban May 8, 2018 1
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I'm overdue in writing more about my last trip to Japan a few months back. Today, I'll like to share some…

Small Steps are the Best Path to Sustainable Big Results?

Mark Graban Aug 9, 2017 6
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I am always happy to see something even vaguely related to the practice of Kaizen in mainstream publications.…

The Redesigned LeanBlog.org

Mark Graban Apr 21, 2017 0
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The look and feel of LeanBlog.org has changed... hopefully it serves you better.

Lean as Redesign and Continuous Improvement, for Organizations or a Blog

Mark Graban Jan 30, 2017 0
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Lean sometimes gets, I think, an unfair rap that it’s only a method for incremental improvement. See this article,…

1% Improvement Here and There Can Make a Big Difference in Wine Making?

Mark Graban Oct 11, 2016 1
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I was fortunate to take a nearly two-week vacation recently, a trip that included a week in France. My wife and…

Wise Words from Mark Twain on Continuous Improvement and Perfection

Mark Graban Jan 13, 2016 0
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A hat tip goes to Brian Buck for sharing this quote via email recently. Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, was a pithy…

“We are not Toyota”

Mark Graban Nov 12, 2015 4
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Mark's note: Today's guest post is a return visit by Gert Linthout, from Belgium. Gert and I were part of the same…

Gemba in the NICU: More Notes from our “Kaizen Live” Experience at…

Mark Graban May 19, 2015 2
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In my first post about the on-site Kaizen learning experience at Franciscan St. Francis Health, an event I…

Lean Healthcare Study Tour – Join Me in November 2014

Mark Graban Jun 20, 2014 4
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You might remember that I partnered with Kaizen Institute about two years ago to do their first "Lean Healthcare…

Visiting Two Japanese Hospitals with an Eye for Lean; I Can’t Wait to Go…

Mark Graban Jun 10, 2014 6
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In November 2012, I had the opportunity to visit Japan for the first time as part of a Lean healthcare study…

Applying Kaizen to LeanBlog.org

Mark Graban May 19, 2014 6
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In the category of "not so new" (this blog is nine years old) and hopefully "somewhat improved," you might notice a…

April Fool: Announcing my Next #Lean Book Project – Baby’s First Lean…

Mark Graban Apr 1, 2013
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After the nice response to Lean Hospitals and  Healthcare Kaizen, I often get asked, "So, what's your next book…

Going to Japan to Study Lean in November – Any Advice or Questions?

Mark Graban Oct 30, 2012 21
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I had previously blogged about this Lean healthcare study trip to Japan, but I'm really excited that it's…

Quality Digest Column w @KaiNexus: Reclaiming the word “Kaizen”

Mark Graban Aug 10, 2011 10
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Thanks to Quality Digest for publishing an article I co-authored with Gregory Jacobson, MD, a co-founder and the…

Video of Dr. Russell Ackoff Discussing Systems and Pieces

Mark Graban Dec 4, 2010 6
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On weekends, I like to share videos or fun stuff that gets us thinking. Today, I'm sharing a video with the…

If You Had to Rebuild Your Workplace Tomorrow?

Mark Graban Aug 19, 2010 4
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I've had the chance recently to re-watch some of The Deming Library DVDs, thanks to my friends at CC-M Productions…
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