Tag: Leadership
Lean Lessons from Japan: Mindsets, Culture, and the Challenge of Speaking...
This article is based on my recent Catalysis webinar, "Lean Lessons from Japan: Mindsets, Culture, and the Challenge of Speaking Up." The session was...
Building Independent, Empowered Teams Through 6 Transformational Leadership Habits, with Cheryl...
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My guest for Episode #533 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Cheryl Jekiel, founder of...
Kaizen Alone Isn’t Enough: Why Leaders Must Fix the System for...
One of the most persistent misunderstandings I see about Lean is the belief that if you "just get everyone doing Kaizen," performance will steadily...
Three Ways Pressure Warps Performance Metrics–and What Leaders Must Do Instead
Accurate data is essential in any system--for diagnosing problems, guiding decisions, and driving improvement. But when leaders react poorly to uncomfortable data, the message...
Almost 17 Years Later: Reflections on Lean Hospitals and the Journey...
It's hard to believe, but it's been almost 17 years since the first edition of Lean Hospitals was published--an effort that eventually received the...
Why “Red Isn’t Bad” Is the Wrong Mindset for Performance Metrics
In recent years, I've noticed a growing trend--one that might be well-intended, but one that could drift into unhelpful territory.
It's become fashionable in some...
Kakorrhaphiophobia: How Fear of Failure Sabotages Continuous Improvement and Innovation
When I first came across the word kakorrhaphiophobia, I thought it might be one of those obscure terms you learn once and never use...
Transforming Healthcare: Ken Segel on Lean, Shingo, and Operating Systems
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My guest for Episode #530 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Segel, Co-Founder and...
When Was the Last Time a Leader Around You Admitted They...
When was the last time a leader in your organization openly said,
"I was wrong"?
It's not a common occurrence in many workplaces. And that's...
What Visiting Japan Taught Me About Lean Leadership and Healthcare Culture
This October, I'll be returning to Japan for another Lean healthcare study trip--my seventh time overall and my fifth healthcare-focused visit.
With each visit, I...
Designing a Culture of Respect: Scott Gauvin’s Insights from the Respect...
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My guest for Episode #529 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Scott Gauvin, CEO of...
Going to the Gemba Means More Than Looking at Boards, Status,...
In the Lean methodology, one of the most well-known--and most misunderstood--practices is the "Gemba walk."
The word Gemba means "the actual place." It's where the...
