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.
Redefining Failure: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneurs on Navigating Setbacks
tl;dr summary: In this exploration into the complexities of failure and learning, I draw from a range of entrepreneurs to debunk myths and advocate...
Navigating Organizational Change with D. Lynn Kelley — Discussing Her Book...
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My guest for Episode #488 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, Ph.D....
The Importance of Trust in Continuous Improvement [Webinar Recording]
I'm happy to have hosted and moderated another webinar in the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series.
On October 17th, my friend Colleen Soppelsa presented:
The Importance...
Lean Leadership Lessons from Ford and Uber CEOs: Culture, Crisis, and...
tl;dr: In a riveting discussion, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi delve into Lean principles, cultural shifts, and operational challenges. From...
How the MLB Pitch Clock Transformed Game Length: A Data-Driven Look...
tl;dr: In the blog post, we delve into MLB's ongoing struggle with slow and lengthy games, analyzing recent rule changes aimed at reducing game...
Double Trouble: When Emergency Department Doors Demand Dual Directives!
This photo is from my personal archives...
If one sign doesn't do the job, is it really helpful to add a second one? In...
Cultivating Psychological Safety: How Leaders Can Encourage Openness About Mistakes
TL;DR: Psychological safety isn't created by slogans--it's created by leader behavior. When leaders respond to mistakes with curiosity, empathy, and support instead of punishment,...
Embracing the Lean Mindset in GE Aerospace: A Conversation With Two...
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My guests for Episode #487 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are two Lean leaders from...
Billy Ray Taylor: AME Lean Conference 2023 Preview on LinkedIn Live...
Join me for a LinkedIn Live session on Tuesday at noon ET, where I'll be joined by my friend Billy Taylor.
We'll preview the panel...
Lean Transformation: Revolutionizing the Housing Industry with Mike Kaeding
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My guest for Episode #486 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Kaeding, the CEO...
The Perils of Incentive Clauses in College Football: A Case Study...
tl;dr: This blog post analyzes the unusual incentive clause in the contract of Iowa football's offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz, which mandates a minimum average...
From Failure to Foresight: The Shingo Institute’s Ken Snyder’s Favorite Mistake
In this week's episode of "My Favorite Mistake," we're lucky to have Ken Snyder, a celebrated figure in the realm of business and academia...
