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Partial Transcript of Podcast #153 – Robert Maurer, PhD on Kaizen

Mark Graban Jan 7, 2013 5
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I recently wrote about Robert Maurer's new book in this post: "Start 2013 with "The Spirit of Kaizen" I…

Podcast #153 – Robert Maurer, PhD, “The Kaizen Way”

Mark Graban Jul 24, 2012 1
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Joining me for Podcast #153 is Robert Maurer, PhD, Director of Behavioral Sciences for the…

Podcast #315 – Bob Maurer, Ph.D. on “Mastering Fear,”…

Mark Graban Aug 21, 2018 0
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Why do people fear change? Why are adults afraid of talking about their fears? My guest today is eminently…

Podcast #279: A Psychologist’s Use of Kaizen and What We Can Learn

Mark Graban Apr 27, 2017 0
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Back in 2012, I did a podcast interview (Episode 153) with a psychologist and family therapist, Robert Maurer, PhD.…

Interviewed by Doctors on the “Connecting the Dots” Podcast

Mark Graban Mar 22, 2021 0
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I'd like to thank my friend Skip Steward for inviting me to be a guest on his podcast called "Connecting the…

For Big Leaps With New Year’s Resolutions, Start With Baby Steps

Mark Graban Jan 8, 2019 2
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Thanks to the Lean Enterprise Institute for publishing my article about Kaizen, new habits, and New Year's…

Podcast #308 – Mike Grogan, Personal Lean and Lessons Learned

Mark Graban Jun 11, 2018 0
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Joining me again for Episode #308 is Mike Grogan, a previous guest in episodes #182 (from Tanzania) and #224. Mike…

What Books on #Lean and TPS Are Sold at the Toyota Museum in Nagoya?

Mark Graban Feb 26, 2018 0
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It's Monday morning in Nagoya, Japan as I write this. I'm still jet-lagged and up early, so here's a blog post…

Am I “Resistant to Change” When it Comes to iPhones?

Mark Graban Oct 4, 2017 6
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When I was recently considering switching from an iPhone 6S to a newer iPhone 8 Plus (or an iPhone X), I wrote this…

… But I Do Have Time for Fire Fighting

Mark Graban Mar 29, 2017 7
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This recent tweet of mine struck a nerve, apparently, based on the number of times it was liked and retweeted --…

You Don’t Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement by Waiting Until Your…

Mark Graban Jan 19, 2017 1
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When I talk to organizations about Kaizen, or continuous improvement, there's far too much self-defeating talk,…

My Article on “Testing Lean Changes, Small or Large;” Recent Winery…

Mark Graban Aug 2, 2016 0
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Thanks to Arena Simulation Software for asking me to write this article for their regular customer newsletter:…

The Kaizen Approach to Getting Others Comfortable with Sushi

Mark Graban Dec 1, 2014 1
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I'll be blogging a lot more about my recent trip to Japan with Kaizen Institute, including the site visits and our…

Start 2013 with “The Spirit of Kaizen”

Mark Graban Dec 31, 2012 7
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As we enter the new year, it's a great time to reflect back on 2012 - what worked and what didn't work... what do…

5 Questions on “Healthcare Kaizen”

Mark Graban Nov 30, 2012 1
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Thanks to my friend Matt May (check out his new book The Laws of Subtraction) for hosting "5 Questions" about…

Book Review: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way

Mark Graban Jan 5, 2012 18
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While doing research for my upcoming book on "Healthcare Kaizen," I found two books that touched on…

“Adopting and Adapting” TPS to the Raymond Lean Management System

Mark Graban Oct 27, 2020 0
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My guest for Episode #390 is Keith Ingels, the TPS (Toyota Production System) Manager for Raymond Corporation…

Another Example of Small Steps as a Starting Point for Success

Mark Graban Apr 11, 2019 0
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You might remember one of my favorite podcasts was with Dr. Bob Maurer of UCLA, author of two great books on the…
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