Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker, and podcaster with experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups.
Mark's latest book is The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, a recipient of the Shingo Publication Award.
He is also the author of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, and the anthology Practicing Lean, previous Shingo recipients.
Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.
Is It Safe to Admit a Mistake at Work? (Vote in...
When someone on your team makes a mistake, what happens next?
Do they speak up--or stay quiet?
Do they get curious feedback--or get blamed?
After interviewing over...
Excited to Facilitate a Workshop at AME 2025: Deming, Red Beads...
I'm honored to share that my workshop, "The Deming Red Bead Game & Process Behavior Charts: Practical Applications for Lean Management," has been accepted...
A Free Resource for Leaders: The Mistake-Smart Leader’s Checklist
We all say mistakes are a part of learning.
But how many organizations actually act that way?
Too often, people are punished for honest errors. Problems...
Speaking at the 2025 Lean Solutions Summit: Why Culture Comes Before...
I'm excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the 2025 Lean Solutions Summit, which will take place September 24-26 in Detroit, Michigan.
This...
Stop Reacting to Red Light Metrics: Why ‘Two Reds in a...
Given the title of this post, this is NOT advice related to driving and traffic (or other transportation situations where red lights mean "stop").
I'm...
Inside the Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience: Japan Insights with Dave Fitzpatrick
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My guest for Episode #527 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dave Fitzpatrick, co-founder of...
Join Me in Japan: A Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience This June...
Since 2012, I've had the opportunity to visit Japan six times, each trip a deep learning experience--rich with lessons about Lean, Kaizen, leadership, culture,...
Why Learning from Mistakes Is Essential for High-Performing Founders — And...
In many industries -- healthcare, manufacturing, startups, you name it -- we often celebrate innovation, grit, and rapid growth. But what gets less attention...
Honoring Mistakes, Mentors, and the Spirit of Continuous Improvement: Reflections on...
Today's post is a longer and annotated version of my acceptance speech at last week's Shingo Conference awards gala.
It's a great honor that The...
Psychological Safety: You get your say, not always your way.
There's a phrase I've been thinking about a lot lately:
"You get your say, not always your way."
It's a short sentence, but it says a...
Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve...
Are your improvement efforts falling flat, or are you constantly chasing red dots? Are you interested in improving the way we improve?
I've had to...
Lean Coffee Talk #2 (Lean Whiskey #52): Australia, New Coke, Boeing,...
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In Season 2, Episode 2, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh begin with Mark sharing about his Australia and New Zealand workshop tour with the...
