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.
When People Start Sharing Their Amazing Covid Vaccination Improvements
The past two weeks, I've been part of an initiative that's like a social-benefit startup effort within a startup. It's a free platform called...
The Mistakes I Make in Producing “My Favorite Mistake”
I make a lot of mistakes. Maybe that's one reason why I started a podcast called "My Favorite Mistake."
I do my best to learn...
Webinars on Lean, Performance Measures, and Personal Blind Spots
Forgive me for batching some announcements, but I wanted to share three upcoming events (and a recent podcast) with you.
First, the podcast:
A Recent...
Win a Signed Copy of Katie Anderson’s Book and More!
I'm running a series of giveaway contests with books and other items produced by guests on the "My Favorite Mistake" podcast.
I'll be adding...
Matt May, Former Toyota Guy, Talks About His… Acting Career?
I mentioned his episode the other day, but I really liked Matt May's episode of "My Favorite Mistake." It's an opportunity to better get...
Interview with Jeff Liker On The Second Edition Of “The Toyota...
My guest for Episode #400 is Jeffrey Liker, the retired University of Michigan professor who has recently released the second updated and revised version...
Conversations About Enterprise Excellence, “Humane Management,” and Mistakes
Today, I'm sharing two interviews and discussions -- one where I was primarily the host and one where I was the guest. Oh, and...
Lean Whiskey #24: Homemade Whiskey Cream and Vaccination (Not to be...
In Episode 24, Mark and Jamie return to a familiar format, just the two of them chatting over some whiskey. In this episode, they...
Lesa Nichols: Reflecting on Hajime Oba and Her Toyota Experience
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My guest for Episode #399 of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast is Lesa Nichols, a former...
Will “Kaizen” Get the Buffalo Bills to Next Year’s Super Bowl?
I'm not a Buffalo Bills fan (a.k.a. "The Bills Mafia"), but I did attend one game at what was then called Rich Stadium in...
Brett M. Cooper and Evans Kerrigan on “Solving the People Problem”
My guests for Episode #398 of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast are Brett M. Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, both co-founders of the firm Integris...
“Lean Hacks” and Practical Lean Leadership to Improve Covid Care and...
Of the different podcasts I host, the "Habitual Excellence" podcast provides the most opportunity these days to interview healthcare leaders who are doing great...
