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.
Why Great Leaders Share Responsibility Instead of Throwing Others Under the...
I recently witnessed a leadership moment that left me shaking my head. A CEO, standing in front of a large crowd, pointed to a...
I’m Coming to Australia and New Zealand in March and April!...
Hi, I'm very grateful and excited that AME Australia has invited me to participate in what they call a "road show" in March and...
The Transformation at NUMMI: Isao Yoshino Reflects on Toyota’s First U.S....
The NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.) experiment remains one of the most remarkable stories in automotive history. As part of Katie Anderson's fantastic...
Enter to Win 3 Psychological Safety Themed Books
I'm excited to announce a special giveaway for Lean Blog readers! To celebrate the impact of learning from mistakes and the importance of psychological...
Toyota Raku: Respect for People, Comfort, Ease, & Ergonomics
I recently had the opportunity to tour the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky. It was my second visit to the...
Enter to Win: Audible Audiobook Versions of The Mistakes That Make...
Thanks to Audible, I am giving away ten audiobook copies of my book The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and...
Innovating Patient Safety: Mike Eisenberg Discusses Healthcare Technology and Trust
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My guest for Episode #523 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Eisenberg. He's been...
Building Momentum with KaiNexicon: My Conversation with Greg Jacobson
I recently had one of those conversations that leaves you feeling energized and full of fresh ideas. On the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement podcast, I...
Bridging the Communication Gap in Lean: What We Can Learn from...
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My guest for Episode #522 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jacquie Maupin.
She joins...
‘The Mistakes That Make Us’ Receives the Shingo Publication Award!
I'm very excited to announce that my latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, has been officially...
Lean Whiskey #50: The Final Episode… or Is It?
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It's Episode 50 of the Lean Whiskey podcast with Jamie Flinchbaugh and Mark Graban!
tl;dr: Lean Whiskey will transition to a new brand Lean Coffee...
Goethe’s Timeless Wisdom: Lessons for Lean Thinking and Continuous Improvement
During a recent visit to Germany to speak at a corporate leadership event, I found time to explore Frankfurt as a tourist. One Sunday...
