Tag: Problem Solving

Guest Post: What Makes a Successful Lean Environment?

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Mark's note: Today's post is from a relatively new friend of my blog, introduced initially through our mutual friend, Jamie Flinchbaugh. Ankit Patel, today's...

Guest Post: Lean Lessons from the Non Profit World

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Mark's note: I consider myself very fortunate to have met Patrick Anderson during my journeys in the Lean world. Patrick is the executive director...

It’s All The Same – Leadership Challenges and Organizational Dynamics

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I was able to have a chat with Eric Ries yesterday as we were recording some video of him answering some follow up questions...

Notes on a Talk by Eric Ries at MIT on “Lean...

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One of my goals for the next few weeks is to catch up on blogging about some great speakers I've seen recently. Coming soon,...

Everyone a Problem Solver?

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A phrase I keep hearing more of in the Lean world, even at a few hospitals is that leaders want "everyone to be a...

Some "Like Lean" Thoughts from CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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CNN Programs - Anchors/Reporters - Sanjay GuptaI had a very full, interesting week - giving a well-received talk about Lean Healthcare at the Ontario...

Quote from Seth Godin on the Scientific Method

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This was in Inc. magazine, a quote from a favorite of mine, Seth Godin (click on the graphic for a larger, easier to read...

Use 5 Sequential “Whys,” not 5 Random Ones, to Dig Deeper...

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I had an opportunity to coach somebody, remotely, the other day on the Lean problem-solving process called "the 5 Whys." The person presented a situation...

Jerry Jones is NOT a Lean Thinker, Apparently?

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Giant video board in new Cowboys stadium causes problems for Titans punter - The Huddle - USATODAY.com Are you ready for some football???? OK, so nobody...

Caution! Warning Signs in the UK

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I was fortunate to be in England for five days last week. I saw the "gemba" at five hospitals in three days and attended...

Learn to Play Before Picking Up a Sax

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by Jamie Flinchbaugh, co-author, The Hitchhiker's Guide to LeanA3 thinking, A3 problem solving, A3 report writing - whatever you might call it is growing...

My Daily Workaround: Deleting Commercial Emails

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I had an epiphany the other day. It was one of those moments where I was pretty ashamed and was ready to turn in...