Tag: Healthcare

Healthcare Improvement Through Lean, Leadership, and Learning

Healthcare improvement isn’t about working harder—it’s about better systems, better leadership, and a culture that supports learning and speaking up. This archive brings together blog posts, podcasts, and reflections on Lean healthcare, patient safety, quality improvement, leadership, and continuous improvement. Many of these posts draw on real hospital experiences and lessons from Deming, Toyota, and frontline healthcare teams, with a consistent emphasis on respect for people and learning from mistakes.

Ten Years Ago — In the News Visiting a Japanese Lean...

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Just over a week ago, I got back from Katie Anderson's Japan Study Trip. It was amazing! I have so much to write about...

Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: November 15, 2024

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Achieving Healthcare Excellence: Insights from Jarvis Gray on Lean Six Sigma...

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Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #519 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jarvis Gray, the Managing...

Coming Soon: A Livestreamed Podcast Episode with Jarvis Gray

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I'm happy to announce a live-streamed recording of my Lean podcast with my guest Jarvis Gray. You can join us Live on Linkedin on Wednesday,...

Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: October 18, 2024

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Jenn Christison: Lessons in Even Better Leadership, Lean Thinking, and Organizational...

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Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #516 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jenn Christison, founder and...

Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: September 20, 2024

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: August 9, 2024

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From Commands to Collaboration: Lessons in Respectful and Effective Workplace Signage

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In the world of continuous improvement and Lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial. Let's take a moment to examine two different approaches...

Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: July 26, 2024

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Throwback Thursday: Engaging Staff as Problem Solvers Leads to Continuous Improvement...

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I don't think I ever shared this article that I co-authored and had published in 2014... so it's time for another "Throwback Thursday." I'll share...

Lean Whiskey #47: Decriminalizing Medical Errors, Mouse Jiggling, and New (to...

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Listen: In Episode 47 of the Lean Whiskey podcast, Jamie Flinchbaugh and Mark Graban attempt another experiment with our format, covering a range of quick-hit...
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