Kaikaku, by Norman Bodek Mark Graban Nov 30, 2005 0 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Audio 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 Blog 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 Audio 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog 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 Blog I've had the chance recently to re-watch some of The Deming Library DVDs, thanks to my friends at CC-M Productions…