Is “Kaizen” a Slogan or a Methodology for the Seattle Mariners?
Here is an interesting article that a few people pointed me toward the other day about the Seattle Mariners team:
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The CEO Leading the Culture Change at ZSFGH
Yesterday, I blogged about a CNO who was changing the culture at a hospital away from blaming individual nurses…
A Lean Guy Reads “Health Leaders” on Nursing Retention and Leadership
Here's the latest in an occasional ongoing series I call "A Lean Guy Reads ________".
Today, I'm reading…
Another Example of Small Steps as a Starting Point for Success
You might remember one of my favorite podcasts was with Dr. Bob Maurer of UCLA, author of two great books on the…
“Measures of Success” Workshops & Book Giveaway (With…
I've done some giveaways recently, but I'm sponsoring another book giveaway that's a set of two signed paperback…
Podcast #339 – Charlie Protzman, “Lean BASICS”
Joining me for Episode #339 of the podcast is Charles Protzman, author of a great number of Lean healthcare books.…
Metrics Require More Than 2-Pointers or 3-Pointers: NCAA Men’s Hoops Final…
Two data points are not a trend. But, one data point can be a "signal" that a metric has changed enough to merit…
WSJ News Flash: Developing Better Leaders Makes a Difference
Here's an interesting recent article from the Wall Street Journal (you might require a subscription to read it):
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Upcoming Webinar: How to Navigate the Transformation Continuum
Our next KaiNexus webinar that I'm hosting is going to be presented by an old friend, Roger Chen. I'm not calling…
Podcast #338 – Grey Dube, Another Lean Healthcare CEO from South Africa
My guest for Episode #338 is Mr. Grey Dube, the Chief Executive Officer at Leratong Hospital. He has over 40…
Effective and Sustainable Lean Transformation Requires Effective Change Leadership
I was first introduced to the ExperienceChange simulations about ten years ago when I already had more than ten…
My Next Book: Datum-Driven Lean… and one More Future Release [April Fool]
After the paperback launch of my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, many of you have…
Adventures in Self Publishing: Defects & Escapes
When I started my career in the auto industry, I learned that a "not defect" is a product that doesn't meet…
What Dr. Deming Said About Hospital CEOs and Transformation
Two years ago, I wrote an article for the Deming Institute about Dr. W. Edwards Deming's notes from his 1987…
How to Weigh Yourself Everyday Without Freaking Out About Every Small Change
When we started the new year, many of us make a weight loss resolution (see my article on resolutions via "The…
“But TPS Doesn’t Apply to Us….”
Here is my latest article for "The Lean Post" and the Lean Enterprise Institute:
But TPS Doesn't Apply to…
Podcast #337 – Vance Jackson, a Lean Healthcare CEO from West Virginia
It's my second straight podcast with a healthcare CEO. This time, joining me for Episode #337 is Vance…