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.
Why Two (or Four) Data Points Aren’t a Trend: Analyzing Olympic...
When analyzing data, it's essential to avoid drawing conclusions from too few data points. This principle is crucial whether you're looking at TV ratings,...
Looking for Feedback on the Portuguese (Brazil) Version of The Mistakes...
Thanks to a collaboration with the Leanpub team, AI-translated versions of my book The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and...
From Commands to Collaboration: Lessons in Respectful and Effective Workplace Signage
In the world of continuous improvement and Lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial. Let's take a moment to examine two different approaches...
From Football to Your Workplace: Why a Lone Wolf Can’t Transform...
Imagine an NFL team that has been on a decades-long streak of winless seasons. The owner, who has been at the helm for most...
Failing Forward: An Interview with Sam Yankelevitch on Lean, Communication, and...
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My guest for Episode #511 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Yankelevitch, a distinguished...
Understanding Slow Decisions: How “Motivational Interviewing” Can Help at Work
Think about the last time you made a major career decision. I'm thinking of one of mine, in particular.
Was it about leaving a job...
Throwback Thursday: Engaging Staff as Problem Solvers Leads to Continuous Improvement...
I don't think I ever shared this article that I co-authored and had published in 2014... so it's time for another "Throwback Thursday."
I'll share...
From Strategy to Execution: Webinar with Karen Friedenberg
Are you looking to transform your business strategy into actionable results? Join us for our recorded webinar, "Leveraging a Strategy to Execution Framework: A...
Why Two-Year Comparisons in MLB Stats Fall Short: The Power of...
Two-Year Comparisons in Major League Baseball Stats: A Strikeout, not a Homer
It's just over halfway through the 2024 Major League Baseball season. Tuesday is...
Lean Whiskey #47: Decriminalizing Medical Errors, Mouse Jiggling, and New (to...
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In Episode 47 of the Lean Whiskey podcast, Jamie Flinchbaugh and Mark Graban attempt another experiment with our format, covering a range of quick-hit...
Executive Summary on Cultivating Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement
This post draws upon and summarizes content in my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.
Overview
Senior...
Karen Martin on the Power of Mistake Proofing in Lean Management
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My guest for Episode #510 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Karen Martin, Founder and...
