On weekends, I like to share videos or fun stuff that gets us thinking. Today, I’m sharing a video with the legendary Dr. Russell Ackoff where he’s speaking at a session moderated by Clare Crawford-Mason, the producer of the outstanding…
I’ve had the chance recently to re-watch some of The Deming Library DVDs, thanks to my friends at CC-M Productions (found at www.managementwisdom.com). I’m watching some of the videos for the first time. It’s always a joy for me to…
I’m very interested in the interface between healthcare architecture, space design, and processes. I’ve seen so many cases where poor design (often done without the input of nurses, medical technologists, and other front-line staff) leads to systemic inefficiency. Classic bad…
This linked article (“Lean cuts Healthcare Costs at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle“) summarizes improvements and Lean methods at Seattle’s Virginia Mason Medical Center and at the UK NHS Royal Bolton Trust hospital. Much of the VMMC story has been…
Many thanks to those of you who answered my Lean Blog Reader Survey. I appreciate the comments and it was a good chance for reflection (sometimes referred to as “hansei” in the Lean world, using the Japanese word). One question…
Lean Leap to Health Care #9 (Click for Part #8) by Scott McDuffee “I’m not sure if I have ever learned anything with my mouth open. But, I know I learn a lot with my eyes, ears, and mind open.” Sitting…
Lean Insider: Book Talk: Lean Hospitals Here’s a quick link to an interview that Ralph Bernstein, of the Lean Insider blog at Productivity Press, conducted with me the other day about my book, Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality, Patient Safety, and…
Autographed Norman Bodek Collection Book & CDs – eBay (item 160304046494 end time Dec-19-08 17:45:25 PST) Norman Bodek has graciously collaborated with me on this exciting project. I am auctioning off a custom audio CD set (4 CDs) of Norman’s…
Norman Bodek is once again back for episode #47 of the LeanBlog Podcast. Today, he shares insights from his 68th study trip to Japan. Norman reflects on decades of visiting Toyota and contrasts what he saw there with Canon’s groundbreaking…
I’m recording a few podcasts in the coming weeks and would love to include your questions. You can email me using the link in the left hand column of this page or you can call and leave me a voice…
By Norman Bodek, PCS Press Note: This originally appeared recently on the NWLean email list. This is re-printed with Norman’s permission. Consider it a preview of an upcoming LeanBlog Podcast. I believe that Toyota has always wanted to make great…
Here is LeanBlog Podcast #11, once again with Norman Bodek of PCS Press and the author of many books, including Kaikaku: The Power and Magic of Lean. In this Podcast, we discuss a topic posed by a podcast listener, Bruce…
