Cleveland Clinic’s New CEO on Improvement and “Tiered Huddles” Mark Graban Oct 18, 2018 2 Blog Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD was named CEO of the Cleveland Clinic just over a year ago, replacing long-time CEO Toby…
Podcast #263 – Pascal Dennis, “Andy & Me and the Hospital” Mark Graban Sep 21, 2016 1 Blog Joining me for Episode #263 is another returning guest, Pascal Dennis (@AuthorPascal on Twitter). He was previously…
Podcast #239 – Pascal Dennis, “Lean Production Simplified, 3rd… Mark Graban Jan 18, 2016 0 Blog Joining me for Episode #239 is Pascal Dennis, somebody I really respect and have learned a lot from over the years……
Gemba Academy Podcasts – Jon Miller on “Practical Problem… Mark Graban Aug 17, 2015 1 Blog If you've got time over the weekend (or in the near future)... about three hours to be precise... these three four…
“Safety is always our top priority” – From lip service to daily… Mark Graban Feb 25, 2015 13 Audio It's really easy to make statements like "patient safety is our top priority." That same statement can be applied…
Those Who Are Newest to #Lean Are Often Those Who Think It’s Simplest Mark Graban Feb 11, 2014 19 Blog Here's a great post from Pascal Dennis on Lean and PDCA (or PDSA): PDCA - the Pounding Heart Muscle of Life!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“The Lean Edge” Authors on Teamwork Mark Graban May 14, 2011 0 Blog Here is the latest set of discussions from the authors at The Lean Edge, site that has participation from some very…
Questions about and Lessons from a Steering Wheel Falling Off Mark Graban Apr 12, 2011 2 Blog In the news yesterday, a General Motors recall over what could be just one isolated steering wheel problem in…
Does Setting a Goal for Number of Kaizens Violate “Kaizen Spirit”? Mark Graban Mar 30, 2011 27 Best In discussions of "kaizen" (the Japanese word that is translated to "continuous improvement" or "change for the…
Interviewed by Mike Wall on Lean Healthcare Mark Graban Mar 6, 2011 0 Blog Thanks to Mike Wall, the host of the "Radio Lean" online program for interviewing me on Lean Healthcare. You…
Dangers of a Pithy Quote About Patient Safety? Mark Graban Nov 5, 2010 7 Blog Yesterday, I tweeted a quote about patient safety that I've seen posted on the wall or bulletin board in many…
Tweet to Win An Autographed Book and Mental Model Cards from Pascal Dennis! Mark Graban Aug 30, 2010 3 Blog You might know of and already be a fan of Pascal Dennis (read more about him and listen to my recent podcast with…
Podcast #96 – Pascal Dennis, “The Remedy” Mark Graban Aug 3, 2010 2 Blog Our guest for Episode #96 is Pascal Dennis of Lean Pathways, Inc. Pascal is a faculty member with the Lean!-->!-->!-->…