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.
Holiday Relaxation: About to Enjoy an In-N-Out Burger
I'm in Tempe, Arizona, about to go enjoy a tasty "Double Double Animal Style" at In-N-Out burger. I really miss the chain after moving...
Interesting Comment on a Toyota Post
My blogging will be relatively light this week, given some holiday time off, family visiting, and a short trip for New Year's.
There's nothing lazier,...
Lean Healthcare in Toyota’s Backyard?
Article Link: Lexington hospitals building to be the best
This article talks about the lean efforts of some hospitals in Lexington, KY - about 30...
Happy Holidays from the Lean Blogosphere
Here is a little fun holiday cheer from some of the Lean Blogosphere: Ron, Jamie, Pete, Kevin and myself.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Warning...
Reducing Medication Waste for VA Patients
Obama Awards Budget-Minded Federal Employee
I saw this in the news yesterday about a federal employee from the VA, Nancy Fichtner, a clerk at the...
Porsche Drives Hospital Down Lean Road
Article Link: "Shorter hospital stays through better coordination"
Is Lean a global phenomenon, or what? Here is a story from a Korean news website (in...
U.S. Companies Competing with China Using Lean
U.S. industry going lean to compete with China | Reuters
Yesterday, I recorded a podcast with Jim D'Addario, CEO of the namesake multi-generational family company...
Superficial Lean Laboratory Explanation
Laboratory Equipment - Easy Lean Lab Exercises
When I see "Easy Lean" or, as I also saw recently in a consultant's promotion, "Instant Lean," I...
The Emperor’s Sacred Cow’s New Clothes – “Flexing” Hospital Staff
Since moving into healthcare in 2005, I've been surprised by a number of things in the hospital environment. The first time a skilled medical...
Notes from #IHI09 Day 2: Paul Levy
Paul Levy on Transparency, Social Media, and Quality
Following up and continuing this morning's post about MemorialCare. You can also read my notes and comments...
Notes from #IHI09 Day 2: MemorialCare
What an invigorating and exciting time at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 21st National Forum. Highlights from Day 2 included a talk on...
New Blog Design Launched! PDCA Time…
Hi, this all might seem like "muda" (waste) to many of you who had commented that you liked the old design just fine... but...
