Interviews

Lean Blog Interviews Podcast

Mark Graban's original podcast series, started in 2006, where he interviews authors, thought leaders, and practitioners about all things Lean.

Interviews

Interview With Former CEO Paul O’Neill on Safety for Workers and...

Mark Graban - July 21, 2011 6

Interviews

Podcast #118 – Jim Womack on GM, Toyota & Lean Six...

Mark Graban - May 10, 2011 4

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Author Interview with UCLA Professor Samuel A. Culbert, “Get Rid of...

Mark Graban - April 5, 2011 4

Jim Womack, co-author of "Gemba Walks," is pictured on the left with a thoughtful expression, resting his head on his hand. On the right is the book cover of "Gemba Walks," featuring the title and a foreword by John Shook, with an image of Jim Womack standing on a map.

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Podcast #116 – Jim Womack, His New Lean Book ‘Gemba Walks’

Mark Graban - March 23, 2011 4

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Eric Ries On The Lean Startup Methodology And How To Build...

Mark Graban - March 10, 2011 0

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Podcast #114 – John Kim, Lean and Healthcare Senior Leaders

Mark Graban - March 3, 2011 0

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Podcast #113 – Aubrey Daniels, PhD, “Safe by Accident?”

Mark Graban - February 21, 2011 1

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Naida Grunden, A Discussion About Lean, Aviation Safety, Captain Sullenberger, and...

Mark Graban - February 10, 2011 2

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Podcast #111, Jeffrey Liker on Toyota’s Challenges and His New Books

Mark Graban - February 1, 2011 8

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Dr. Jack Billi, University of Michigan Professor, on Applications of Lean...

Mark Graban - January 27, 2011 2

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Podcast #109, Jim Morgan of Ford Motor – Lean Product Development

Mark Graban - January 13, 2011 0

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Podcast #108 – Gwendolyn Galsworth, Respect for People and “Work That...

Mark Graban - January 6, 2011 0

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Mark Graban on Reasons Why Lean Wouldn’t Always Be Easier Just Because You’re in JapanJune 6, 2025
Thanks for commenting. From my understanding, there are Japanese culture advantages and there are also challenges. I think you're right…
Mark Welch on Reasons Why Lean Wouldn’t Always Be Easier Just Because You’re in JapanJune 6, 2025
I remember from Liker and Hoseus’ book Toyota Culture that, among other cultural traits shown in a longitudinal study, two…
Mark Graban on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
I suspect they think of control charts as a "manufacturing quality" tool, the way GM did even back in 1995…
Eric Budd on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
Mark, Yes. That is my understanding as well. They used control chart many years ago and I believe still teach…
Mark Graban on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
Well said, Eric. I haven't seen evidence in my travels of Toyota using Process Behavior Charts for their metrics, though.

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Interviews

Lean Blog Interviews Podcast

Interview With Former CEO Paul O’Neill on Safety for Workers and...

Podcast #118 – Jim Womack on GM, Toyota & Lean Six...

Author Interview with UCLA Professor Samuel A. Culbert, “Get Rid of...

Podcast #116 – Jim Womack, His New Lean Book ‘Gemba Walks’

Eric Ries On The Lean Startup Methodology And How To Build...

Podcast #114 – John Kim, Lean and Healthcare Senior Leaders

Podcast #113 – Aubrey Daniels, PhD, “Safe by Accident?”

Naida Grunden, A Discussion About Lean, Aviation Safety, Captain Sullenberger, and...

Podcast #111, Jeffrey Liker on Toyota’s Challenges and His New Books

Dr. Jack Billi, University of Michigan Professor, on Applications of Lean...

Podcast #109, Jim Morgan of Ford Motor – Lean Product Development

Podcast #108 – Gwendolyn Galsworth, Respect for People and “Work That...

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