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.
Join Me at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference in August!
I'm excited to share my breakout session at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference!
In this session, I dive into the critical role of...
Celebrating 13 Years with KaiNexus and Its Improvement Platform!
This month marks 13 years of my formal association with KaiNexus.
I've been around longer than our mascot, Ofie, seen below.
As I often say, I've...
Psychological Safety vs. Psychological Comfort: Understanding the Distinction
The Big Picture: In the Lean community and beyond, some people mistakenly equate "psychological safety" with being comfortable all the time. This misconception can...
Embracing Creative Tensions: Wendy K. Smith on Both/And Thinking and Lean...
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My guest for Episode #507 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Wendy K. Smith, co-author...
Upcoming Shingo Webinar on Learning From Mistakes and Psychological Safety
I'm excited that the Shingo Institute asked me to present a webinar on June 18th:
Click here to register for the webinar
They've also published an...
Flashback Friday: My First Video Podcast with Jamie Flinchbaugh in 2009
Wow, time flies! 15 years ago, Jamie Flinchbaugh and I embarked on our first-ever video podcast adventure as part of my Lean podcast (a...
The Pitfalls of Safety Bonuses in Lean Factories: A True Story
I was talking recently with a trusted friend in the Lean community. He told me a story. It's certainly believable, even if it's second...
Tim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver
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My guest for Episode #506 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tim Hobbs, the founder...
Mistakes and Errors: A Circular Definition; Leadership Matters
When writing or speaking, I use the words "mistake" and "error" interchangeably. The definitions in some dictionaries are comically circular.
Dictionary.com defines an error as:
"a...
Recorded Panel Discussion: Preview of the Future of People at Work...
View the free live stream on LinkedIn -- the recording is now available also via YouTube.
Next Tuesday, join me as I host a panel...
My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now!
I'm very happy to announce the release of my new Mistake-Proofing course, available NOW through Karen Martin and TKMG Academy.
Well, it's a mistake to...
Art Byrne: Lean from the CEO’s Perspective, the Lean Turnaround Answer...
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My guest for Episode #505 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Art Byrne, who was...
