Lean in hospitals, business, and our world Lean in hospitals, business, and our world - Mark Graban's leanblog.org

StoreSmart 2022
  • BLOG
    • All Posts
    • Get Posts Sent via Email
    • Contributors
    • Best Posts
    • Most Popular
    • Most Commented
    • Lean Comedy
  • PODCASTS
    • Lean Blog Interviews
      • Podcast Home
      • Browse Episodes
      • Episode Collections
      • Subscribe
    • Lean Blog Audio
      • Podcast Home & Subscribe
      • Browse Episodes
    • Lean Whiskey
    • My Favorite Mistake
    • Practicing Lean
    • Toyota Kata Podcast
  • VIDEOS
    • Featured Videos
    • Webinars
    • YouTube Channel
  • BOOKS
  • SERVICES
    • Via MarkGraban.com
    • Speaking
    • Workshops
    • Consulting
  • ABOUT
    • What is “Lean”?
    • About the Blog
    • About Mark Graban
    • Contributors
    • Standardized Work
    • Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Tools
    • Resources
      • Healthcare Improvement
      • Some Lean Blogs
      • Lean Healthcare Blogs
      • Other Blogs
      • Lean Resources
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Get Posts via Email
    • Mark’s Newsletter
  • CONTACT
Lean Blog

SHS Notes: Hospital Improvement, Deming Lessons from Mike Stoecklein, Shocking…

Mark Graban Mar 6, 2013 6
Blog
I'm still reflecting on what a great conference the Society for Health Systems put on again this year. Here are…

Podcast #156 – Mike Stoecklein, Memories of Working with Deming

Mark Graban Aug 16, 2012 6
Blog
My guest for episode #156 is a friend, Mike Stoecklein, the Director of Network Operations for the…

Operational Excellence Mixtape: August 30, 2019

Ryan McCormack Aug 30, 2019 0
Mixtape
Healthcare - Creating Value for Patients The last place I want to receive care is the hospital. …

Operational Excellence Mixtape: March 15, 2019

Ryan McCormack Mar 15, 2019 0
Mixtape
Healthcare - Creating Value for Patients The new venture between Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and…

It’s Been 25 Years Since Dr. Deming Passed Away

Mark Graban Dec 20, 2018 6
Blog
Today marks 25 years since W. Edwards Deming passed away in 1993. I remember sitting in a statistics class as an…

My Book “Measures of Success” and a Free Webinar Recording

Mark Graban May 24, 2018 4
Check it Out
I'm still working on my book Measures of Success, as I've mentioned here a few times.  The partial "in-progress"…

Better Metrics & “Understanding Variation” – An Important…

Mark Graban Jan 9, 2017 3
Audio
My favorite book, as I've written about before, is not a "Lean book" -- it's Understanding Variation: The Key to…

My Post for the Deming Institute Blog: Why Dr. Deming’s Work is So Important…

Mark Graban Jan 6, 2017 0
Blog
I'm extremely honored that The W. Edwards Deming Institute published my first blog post in a series of three that…

Trying Too Hard to Force Innovation (or Kaizen) Can Backfire

Mark Graban Oct 6, 2015 4
Blog
The W. Edwards Deming Institute posted a video of Kevin Cahill, a grandson of Dr. Deming, welcoming people to the…

2015 Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit Notes & Highlights (#HCSummit15)

Mark Graban Jun 3, 2015 3
Blog
Wednesday was the first day of the 6th annual Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit, being held this year in…

Please Help with Research Topics – Understanding Variation & Reducing…

Mark Graban Mar 17, 2015 7
Blog
OK, so it's not the kind of scientific research that involves lab coats and microscopes, but I'm doing some…

This Awesome Video Shows What Kaizen Looks Like at Scottsdale Lincoln Health…

Mark Graban Nov 14, 2014 1
Blog
Thanks to my friend (and future co-author) Mike Stoecklein for sharing this video (and a blog post) about his…

Managing With Red/Green Charts is Like Driving By Looking at the Rear-View Mirror

Mark Graban Sep 2, 2014 17
Blog
There's an expression that was used by Dr. W. Edwards Deming, and also by Dr. Don Wheeler, that says managing…

Day 2 Notes: Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit 2014

Mark Graban Jun 5, 2014 0
Blog
Today is the second and final day of the 5th annual Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit. Follow along on Twitter…

Podcast #182 – Michael Grogan & Dr. Brenda Dmallo, Lean Healthcare in…

Mark Graban Jul 30, 2013 6
Blog
Joining me for episode #182 are Michael Grogan and Dr. Brenda Dmello, joining me via Skype from…

Highlights & Notes from “The Essential #Deming”

Mark Graban Jul 25, 2013 9
Blog
I was fortunate to be exposed to the writings of W. Edwards Deming before I even learned about Lean. While I…

Management Improvement Carnival #111

Mark Graban Oct 1, 2010 1
Blog
Again, I'm very happy to host the Carnival for  John Hunter and his  Curious Cat blog. My job here is to share some…

Guest Post: Deming, Lean, and Healthcare Transformation

Michael Stoecklein May 5, 2010 1
Blog
Mark's note: I'm happy to welcome a relatively new friend,  Mike Stoecklein, as a guest author here on my Lean…
  • Facebook Join us on Facebook
  • Twitter Join us on Twitter
  • Linkedin Follow
  • Youtube Join us on Youtube
  • RSS Subscribe to RSS
Get Notified of New Posts via Email

Get New Posts Sent To You

Select list(s):

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Recent Posts
  • Jody Crane, MD: Lean in Emergency Medicine and…

    Feb 1, 2023 0
  • Alternative History: GM Uses Lean to Remain #1 in the…

    Jan 31, 2023 0
  • Fall in Love with the Problem, not the Solution: In…

    Jan 29, 2023 0
  • Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape:…

    Jan 27, 2023 0
  • Do You Have a Culture of Learning From Mistakes in Your…

    Jan 26, 2023 0
  • What Do We Mean by Vulnerable Acts in the Context of…

    Jan 25, 2023 0
Recent Comments
    尊重人性 – 理论及实践 | AllAboutLean.com on
  • Toyota’s Lean Philosophy: Understanding the Role of Respect for People in Driving Improvement
  • 尊重人性 – 挑战 | AllAboutLean.com on
  • Toyota’s Lean Philosophy: Understanding the Role of Respect for People in Driving Improvement
  • Mark Graban on
  • Announcing a New eBook, “Practicing Lean”
  • Keeping High Tech Jobs | Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog on
  • Keeping high-tech Valley jobs with Lean and Six Sigma
  • Author Interview with Ken Pilone: “Lean Leadership on a Napkin” on
  • Ken Pilone, the Author of Lean Leadership on a Napkin; Toyota Says “Lean” and More
© 2005 - 2023 - Mark Graban & Constancy, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
Lean in hospitals, business, and our world.
  • Likes
  • Followers
  • Followers
  • Followers
  • Subscribe