Bob Lutz on Tesla, Threats, & Communication About Quality – and…
Hat tip to Stan Feingold from StoreSMART (a Lean Blog sponsor) for sending me this article:
Bob Lutz Talks…
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A PDSA Cycle in the Early Days of Baseball Uniforms
As somebody who grew up as a big baseball fan, I somehow managed to not see the Ken Burns documentary, Baseball.
…
Some Highlights from the 2019 #Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit
Last week was the 10th annual Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit. I've had the opportunity to take part in all…
Criticism of RAGs in the BMJ
In reviewing the excellent "Making Data Count" publication from NHS Improvement, I noticed some articles that they…
Inside Toyota’s Takaoka #2 Line – Flexibility and Kaizen
This is an interesting article:
Inside Toyota's Takaoka #2 Line: The Most Flexible Line In The World
I…
Chernobyl: Data Without Context is Dangerous
I really enjoyed the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" that aired/streamed recently. You can watch it all now through HBO…
Operational Excellence Mixtape: June 7, 2019
Healthcare - Creating Value for Patients
Healthcare innovation is prone to continuous pilots of…
Lean: A Combination of “Why?” and “Why Not?”
When we have really sticky, complicated problems (like the widespread healthcare patient safety and quality…
Podcast #343 – Amanda Mewborn, Combining Engineering and Nursing
My guest for Episode #343 of the podcast is Amanda Mewborn, an executive director of project management for…
[Updated] Reader Question: Why are There so Many Data Points Outside of the…
I got a message from a reader of my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More.
The…
From the Archives: Control Charts at an IHI National Forum
I attended the IHI National Forum a few times, in 2010 and 2011, I think.
I recently stumbled across a few…
When Having a Process Improvement Idea Means You’re Weak?
I guess I'm wired for improvement. Or, it's just become a habit. Or, it's both.
I celebrate moments when I can…
Interested in “Measures of Success” Workshops in Dallas, Orlando, or…
My workshop based on my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More are a lot of fun. They are…
The One Where I was Interviewed on a Detroit Radio Station
I was invited to be a guest on a Detroit radio talk show that's hosted by Dr. Paul Reeves, a show called "Dr.…
Memorial Day – A Day of Remembrance
Originally posted a few years ago, I'm reposting this for the holiday here in the U.S.
Episode #2 of “Lean Whiskey” Podcast on GE, Boeing, and More
Mark and Jamie
Jamie Flinchbaugh and I got a great response to the first episode of our new "Lean Whiskey"…
Podcast #342 – Adam Ward (@adz_mikl) on Lean Design in Healthcare
My guest for Episode #342 of the podcast is Adam Ward, the author of Lean Design in Healthcare: A Journey to…
A Webinar Preview and Another “Measures of Success” Book Giveaway…
Our last KaiNexus webinar took a deep dive into problem solving -- you can check out the recording on the KaiNexus…