A New Book That Says “Incrementalists Need Not Apply”
I'm very interested in the interface between healthcare architecture, space design, and processes. I've seen so…
Lean Healthcare Examples from Seattle and the UK
This linked article ("Lean cuts Healthcare Costs at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle") summarizes improvements…
Reflections on Reader Feedback, Part 1
Many thanks to those of you who answered my Lean Blog Reader Survey. I appreciate the comments and it was a good…
First 90 Days as Hospital Lean Director – What To Do?
Lean Leap to Health Care #9 (Click for Part #8) by Scott McDuffee
"I'm not sure if I have ever learned…
Interview with Productivity Press
Lean Insider: Book Talk: Lean HospitalsHere's a quick link to an interview that Ralph Bernstein, of the Lean…
Special Norman Bodek Charity Auction – Autographed CDs and Book!
Autographed Norman Bodek Collection Book & CDs - eBay (item 160304046494 end time Dec-19-08 17:45:25 PST)Norman…
Submit Questions for Upcoming Podcasts
I'm recording a few podcasts in the coming weeks and would love to include your questions.You can email me using…
"You’re Not Developing Your People"
By Norman Bodek, PCS Press
Note: This originally appeared recently on the NWLean email list, this is re-printed…
LeanBlog Podcast #11 — Norman Bodek, “Educating Leadership”
Here is LeanBlog Podcast #11, once again with Norman Bodek of PCS Press and the author of many books,…
LeanBlog Podcast #7 — Norman Bodek on Toyota
Here is LeanBlog Podcast #7, a new discussion with our friend Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press and the…
Who are the Lean Success Stories?
Question for the blog readers:Who are the great lean companies? Don't give me a list of Shingo Prize winners.…
A Japan Tour "Boondoggle"
Got Boondoggle?: Japan Day 1 - Toyota Motor KyushuBoondoggle indeed, Mike! I am really looking forward to reading…
1000 Posts
Jamie prompted me that we were reaching a milestone on the Lean Blog. This little post here is #1000 since I…
LeanBlog Podcast #2 — Norman Bodek on “Respect for Humanity”
Here is the second LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press.
…
LeanBlog Podcast #1 — Interview With Norman Bodek on Quick and Easy Kaizen,…
Here is my first LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press.
I…
Karma counts for top dog Toyota
Business - theage.com.auAre you sick of reading about Toyota's success? I'm not.This reporter does a pretty good…
Everyday Lean: 3:30 AM
I know we have a winner in our May contest (or, see below). I was up at 3:30 AM yesterday to go do some lean work…
Is Merck Getting Lean Right This Time?
WILSONDAILY.COM: Merck tests method for better outputHere is an article about the first Merck site to implement…