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.
Everyday Lean: Printer Toner
Here is an example of "everyday lean" I discovered:
Rather than giving a late "toner low" notice that says the toner will run out (usually...
The "Because I Can" Surcharge
ContraCostaTimes.com | 05/05/2006 | Consumers feel the sting at pump and elsewhere
Post office wants to raise stamp prices - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com:
I'm ticked...
Don’t Emulate Everything Toyota Does
Toyota's North American CEO sued for sexual harrassment - AutoblogI guess today's blog theme is CEO Shame. I'm surprised Bill Waddell hasn't screamed...
Raytheon’s CEO is Accused of Plagarism
Incidents and Accidents, Hints and Allegations
Update: I don't know how to spell "Plagiarist." I'd rather be a bad speller than a plagiarist.
Here is the...
"Lean" Airlines
Comics and Editorial Cartoons: Ben Sargent on Yahoo! NewsHonestly, if anyone really uses this story (earlier mention here) as an example of "lean," I...
Lean Healthcare DVD
Good News: How Hospitals Heal ThemselvesI purchased and watched this DVD, very worthwhile, even for the $75. You might luck out and see...
Materials 5S at a Hotel
As I was walking past a housekeeping storage room at a hotel, I couldn't help but notice that the storage locations were marked on...
Overcrowded ER killing patients
Vancouver SunThe doctors are complaining publicly in Vancouver. It's a sad situation and I hate to nit pick or criticize."At least once daily,...
Waddell has the Grade Book Out
Evolving Excellence: The Grades Are PostedThis time, just a simple link to Bill's blog posting. I wish I had the time to put...
Bad American Influence on Toyota?
Evolving Excellence: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Drag 'Em Down To Your LevelI thought of Bill Waddell when I read this article in the...
TSA Queueing and Skewed Incentives
If you're not a traveler, I apologize for my travel focus lately, but let's see if there are still some lean lessons to be...
Bigger Airline Batches?
Airbus denies report it has plans for standing room on jets - Apr. 25, 2006Ugh, is Airbus really investigating the idea of almost 900...
