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Thanks as always to Ryan McCormack for this… Healthcare — Creating Value for Patients Another reminder that focusing on the patient and value-based care is a better approach than volumes. Sigh – when will we actually start doing this systemically in…
In Episode 20, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh join the Colorado Lean Summit live and host a virtual happy hour while discussing the first couple days of the event’s proceedings. Joining us as co-hosts are Colorado Lean Network (CLN) members…
Today is the World Health Organization “World Patient Safety Day 2020.” Patient safety is not just an American healthcare issue — see some statistics I have compiled over the years. At one point, the per capita rate of people killed…
What You Might Have Missed If you missed it, check out this excellent webinar that was presented yesterday by Dider Rabino, of Value Capture, and Jen Ashley, of Sutter Health: Leading with Respect: Standard Work for Frontline Leaders You can…
Many people have been starting podcasts during the pandemic and I think that’s great. The more the merrier into Lean podcast circles! I’ve launched two new podcasts during the pandemic: Habitual Excellence, presented by Value Capture My Favorite Mistake The…
TL;DR: Through personal stories and history, this post highlights how George Washington Carver modeled humble, purpose-driven leadership: respect for people, experimentation, systems thinking, and a “disgust of waste” in service of the common good. By Joseph E. Swartz (in honor…
Joining me today for Episode #384 of the podcast is Craig Gygi, co-author of the book Six Sigma for Dummies. He also managing principal and owner of the firm Strategic Productivity. You can read his full bio there. He also…
Thanks as always to Ryan McCormack for this… Healthcare — Creating Value for Patients The response of healthcare providers during Covid-19 reminds us of their vast creativity and professionalism. How come this has been largely squandered when driving quality improvement…
While I’m mostly staying home because of the pandemic, I sometimes treat myself to a Starbucks beverage while I’m out running errands. I have traditionally been a black coffee drinker (blonde roast, mostly), which means my orders are easy and…
TL;DR: Akio Toyoda describes the Toyota Production System as a people-centered leadership system focused on Jidoka, short lead times, and making work easier–where productivity is a result, not the goal. I was really happy to see this publication by Toyota,…
Joining me today for Episode #383 of the podcast is Patrick Anderson, the CEO of the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (or “RurAL CAP”). Patrick was previously a guest way back in Episodes #53 and #71. Patrick returns to…
I’m excited that the guests for the first episode of my new podcast, “My Favorite Mistake” are Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm, co-authors of the upcoming book Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond. Mark Timm…
