Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker, and podcaster with experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups.
Mark's new book is The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.
He is also the author of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, and the anthology Practicing Lean.
Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.
Toward a Lean Hospital: A Cultural Transformation [Video]
Earlier this year, I was invited to give a recorded virtual presentation for a conference in Malaysia on the subject of Lean in healthcare....
Lean Whiskey #42: Reflecting on the GE Lean Mindset Event, Including...
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In Episode 42, Jamie Flinchbaugh visits Mark Graban in northern Kentucky and they get to record an episode in person. This was the origin...
Redefining Failure: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneurs on Navigating Setbacks
tl;dr summary: In this exploration into the complexities of failure and learning, I draw from a range of entrepreneurs to debunk myths and advocate...
Navigating Organizational Change with D. Lynn Kelley — Discussing Her Book...
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My guest for Episode #488 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, Ph.D....
The Importance of Trust in Continuous Improvement [Webinar Recording]
I'm happy to have hosted and moderated another webinar in the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series.
On October 17th, my friend Colleen Soppelsa presented:
The Importance...
Lean Leadership: Unpacking the Conversation Between Ford and Uber CEOs
tl;dr: In a riveting discussion, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi delve into Lean principles, cultural shifts, and operational challenges. From...
Did the MLB’s New Pitch Clock Rule Work? An In-Depth Analysis...
tl;dr: In the blog post, we delve into MLB's ongoing struggle with slow and lengthy games, analyzing recent rule changes aimed at reducing game...
Double Trouble: When Emergency Department Doors Demand Dual Directives!
This photo is from my personal archives...
If one sign doesn't do the job, is it really helpful to add a second one? In...
Cultivating Psychological Safety: How Leaders Can Encourage Openness About Mistakes
Using mistakes to learn and improve requires that we hear about them. But leaders can't just tell people to speak up. Telling them, "It's...
Embracing the Lean Mindset in GE Aerospace: A Conversation With Two...
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My guests for Episode #487 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are two Lean leaders from...
Billy Ray Taylor: AME Lean Conference 2023 Preview on LinkedIn Live...
Join me for a LinkedIn Live session on Tuesday at noon ET, where I'll be joined by my friend Billy Taylor.
We'll preview the panel...
Lean Transformation: Revolutionizing the Housing Industry with Mike Kaeding
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My guest for Episode #486 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Kaeding, the CEO...
