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.
A Roundup of Articles and Interviews on Learning from Mistakes: Sept...
Here's the latest roundup of blog posts, articles, and interviews / videos related to learning from mistakes and my book The Mistakes That Make...
Recorded Webinar! Ask a CEO: Building Cultures of Commitment
I'm excited about this special KaiNexus Webinar that I hosted and moderated on Thursday, September 14th at 1 pm ET.
It was a short...
Discussing the GE Lean Mindset Event with Jim Womack, Katie Anderson,...
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This is a special bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast.
It's a freeform group...
The Plimsoll Line: Mistake Proofing the Overloading of Ships
tl;dr: In this post, Mark explores the concept of the Plimsoll Line as a form of mistake-proofing in the maritime industry. He delves into...
Some Common Themes From the GE Lean Mindset Event’s Diversity of...
tl;dr: In this post, Mark discusses key takeaways from the GE Lean Mindset events, particularly focusing on the diversity of backgrounds among attendees. He...
“Bowling Charts” Are Not State-of-the-Art Management [LinkedIn Live Recording]
Here is a LinkedIn Live event I did on Thursday at 11 am ET, with my co-host, Elisabeth Swan.
"Bowling Charts" Are Not State-of-the-Art...
Recordings: The Lean Mindset Event with GE CEO Larry Culp and...
Updated: The recordings from this inspiring day are now online. I'll be sharing thoughts and reflections in future posts.
I was very excited to learn...
Interview with Keith Ingels on Developing Your People and Making Lean...
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My guest for Episode #484 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Keith Ingels, who previously...
You Don’t Have to Punish Mistakes — Choose Learning and Improvement
tl;dr: In this post, Mark argues against the conventional punitive approach to mistakes in organizations, advocating for a culture that prioritizes learning and improvement....
Happy Labor Day! Posts About Creating Better & Safer Workplaces
Reposted from last year, here are a few past blog posts on the theme of Labor Day and it's hopefully a helpful reminder to focus on safety and our obligation to employees. Let's keep up our work that aims to create better workplaces for all...
Different Types of Mistakes – Those That Are Preventable & Those...
tl;dr: In this post, Mark categorizes mistakes into two main types: those that are preventable and those that spur innovation. He elucidates how recognizing...
Critique Your Process, Not Your People
Coming next Wednesday: a new episode of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast with Keith Ingels from The Raymond Corporation.
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