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.
Toyota Gains Lead in Overproduction?
Toyota beats GM in global production; GM No. 1 in global salesSo it turns out that GM *sold* more cars than Toyota in 2007,...
Also Working on "Respect for People?"
Article Link: Lifting specialists set to lose weightI'm always a bit skeptical when I hear about Lean being a "project." Sure, a project can...
LeanBlog Podcast #35 – Former Toyota Leader David Meier, on Toyota...
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LeanBlog Podcast #35 is another discussion with David Meier, co-author of the book Toyota Talent, written with Dr. Jeffrey Liker. In this podcast, we...
An Example of Vehicle Error Proofing
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Cruise Control on Wet Roads HazardThis is sort of an old urban legend that has been making the rounds again,...
Starting to Read "Toyota Culture"
I've read the first chapter of Toyota Culture: The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way. I'm obviously not going to get through the...
Once Again, Prices are Set by the Market, Not Your Costs
NPR: Airline Prices Depend on AirportI haven't harped on this theme for a while, but I was reminded of it from this NPR story...
Interesting NWLEAN Discussion
NWLEAN : Message: Why does Lean struggle to take hold in the U.S.?I'm a member of the Yahoo Group called NWLEAN, where there's often...
Can Hiding Mistakes Help Your Career in Some Companies?
Cubicle Culture - WSJ.com: Why Learn and Grow On the Job? It's Easier To Feign InfallibilityFree Version via CareerJournal.comIn the Lean / Toyota Way...
School System Using Toyota Methods?
The Lean Blog is turning into a family affair... my dad, Bob, comments once in a while and now my mom, an elementary school...
LeanBlog Podcast #34 — Former Toyota Leader Chris Harris Discussing Lean...
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LeanBlog Podcast #34 is a discussion with Chris Harris, from Harris Lean Systems, and co-author of the book Developing a Lean Workforce: A Guide...
Explaining Lean at a Bar
As if explaining Lean to people at hospitals doesn't stretch my brain enough, I sometimes find it's a fun (or at least helpful) challenge...
Recent IIE Blog Posts
Here are some of my recent posts at the Institute of Industrial Engineers blog, under my heading of "Everyday Lean."Ballot shortages in New HampshireStarting...
