Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker, and podcaster with experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups.
Mark's new book is The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.
He is also the author of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, and the anthology Practicing Lean.
Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.
Gemba vs. Genba — Different Spellings or Different Words and Meanings?
tl;dr: Same word, same meaning, different spellings.
I was taught that the English version of the Japanese word that means, basically, "the real place" or...
Congrats to Four Podcast Guests Who Were Named to the “Thinkers50”...
Congratulations to my podcast(s) guests who were named to the Thinkers50 list of influential management thinkers!
I am thrilled to extend my heartiest congratulations to...
Redefining Excellence: Quint Studer’s Vision for Modern Healthcare, Learning From Mistakes,...
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My guest for Episode #490 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Quint Studer, the co-founder...
No More Flavor of the Month! Learn How To Deliver Sustainable...
I'm happy to have hosted another session in the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series.
Learn more and view the recording here:
No More Flavor of...
Celebration of Errors From Aerospace to Tech Companies: The Lean Journey...
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My guest for Episode #489 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ward Vuillemot, a seasoned...
Toward a Lean Hospital: A Cultural Transformation [Video]
Earlier this year, I was invited to give a recorded virtual presentation for a conference in Malaysia on the subject of Lean in healthcare....
Lean Whiskey #42: Reflecting on the GE Lean Mindset Event, Including...
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In Episode 42, Jamie Flinchbaugh visits Mark Graban in northern Kentucky and they get to record an episode in person. This was the origin...
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: Unpacking the Conversation Between Ford and Uber CEOs
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...
Did the MLB’s New Pitch Clock Rule Work? An In-Depth Analysis...
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...
