Let’s Play Match Game ’15 – Suggestion Box Edition
I guess this counts as a “Flashback Friday,” as I was reminded of an old game show that I loved as a kid: Match Game. I was too young to fully appreciate the show, I guess, but I remember it…
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The Office 5S Misstep That Didn’t Happen: Lessons from a Lean Near-Miss
It’s time for another Throwback Thursday where I revisit a blog post from the past. To the left, that’s a baby Mark Graban… probably not actually thinking about Lean. I referenced this post in my recent Keith Olber-Lean parody video……
Mark Graban Interviewed in the Journal “Healthcare”
Thanks to Dr. Russell B. Kerbel and Khin-Kyemon Aung for interviewing me for the journal, “Healthcare: The Journal of Delivery Science and Innovation.” It’s an open access article, meaning you can read it online and/or download a PDF. They asked some very…
Moving from “Visuals” to “Visual Management” and to Broader Lean Thinking
I’ve been studying and working with Lean for 20 years now and I love Lean because I’m still learning and getting better at this craft. I love seeing other people get excited about Lean when it’s new to them, when…
What a Sushi Company’s Policy Teaches Hospitals About Operational Excellence
tl;dr: A sushi company’s safety and quality policy illustrates what hospital operational excellence really requires: visible leadership commitment, daily practice, and systems that make safety the default–not a slogan. I love the Texas-based grocery store chain “Central Market.” It’s basically…
A Lean Guy Listens to NPR: NICU Waste, Growing a Rural Hospital, Value in Cancer Drugs, and More
I did a similar post in 2012, but here’s a post where I share some recent NPR stories that I’ve heard recently (through the NPR One app, which I absolutely love). This is similar to my “A Lean Guy Reads…”…
Going to Gemba in Japan: Reflections on Two Lean Healthcare Study Tours
I’ve gone to Japan twice now with Kaizen Institute to study Lean with healthcare professionals from around the world. I first went in 2012, as a paid attendee, and I went back in 2014 as a partner and co-facilitator to…
The Power of Ideas to Transform Healthcare with Steve Hoeft & Dr. Bob Pryor
My guests for episode #226 are Steve Hoeft and Dr. Robert (Bob) Pryor from Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas. Bob serves as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer for the system and was formerly CEO of Scott &…
How These Credit Card Websites Illustrate Lean Mistake Proofing (or Don’t)
Here is my latest article for the LinkedIn “Influencers” series, written for a general audience that might not be as familiar with Lean: How These Credit Card Websites Illustrate Lean Mistake Proofing I hope you enjoy the article, even as…
Model Lines and Model Cells to Start a Lean Transformation Strategy
tl;dr: In this post, Mark discusses the concept of “Model Lines” and “Model Cells” as strategies for Lean transformation. He outlines how these designated areas serve as experimental zones within an organization, allowing for the focused implementation and testing of…
Parody Video: Keith Olber-Lean and the “Worst Persons in the Lean World.”
In this post, I’ll present a parody video of Keith Olbermann‘s “worst persons in the sports world” videos. I don’t know how much overlap there is between people who read my blog and people who are fans of Olbermann. I’ve…
Flashback Friday: Lean Won’t Work Here, We’re Different
Call it summer laziness, but I’m going to follow up my Throwback Thursday feature with a what I’ll call a “Flashback Friday” along with what’s a more embarrassing picture of myself from my awkward early years (I’m now in awkward…
