Tag: Reader Questions
Reader Question: Pros & Cons of Observing in the Workplace
I was asked a question by a Twitter follower over the weekend:
"What are the pros & cons of using direct observations in hospital environment...
How Many Hospitals Are “Doing Lean?” Or “Implementing Lean?”
I probably get asked some version of the following question, in person or via email, once a week or more:
"How many American hospitals are...
Reader Question: Lean Healthcare Conferences I Like
It's a double reader letter day... I was asked, by a healthcare professional, about where she could find Lean Healthcare conferences.
I'll share my list...
Reader Question: Hiring for a Lean Culture in Healthcare?
Here's a question from a healthcare leader that I thought I'd share for input from you, the blog readers.
This person is looking to change...
Hello from the SHS Conference & a Question for the Readers
Hello from Las Vegas, where Monday is Day 2 of the outstanding Society for Health Systems annual conference. I presented Sunday about Healthcare Kaizen...
Reader Question: “No layoffs due to Lean” extends to “no demotions?”
In the Lean movement, organizations are often wise to have some variation on a "no layoffs due to Lean" policy, as I've written about...
Paul Akers Q&A On Incentives & Rewards for Kaizen
It's time for another reader question - this time, it was a question that came in via Twitter. It was right on point with...
Video Podcast #17 – Lean Blog Q&A: Standardized Work
Not long ago, I asked readers for questions that could be addressed in audio or video podcasts.
I received this question that I'm addressing in...
Waste & Respect for People in Hospice or a Dell Factory
I've recently had an email exchange with a retiree who is volunteering in a non-profit hospice care facility. I'm sharing this thoughts with his...
Reader Question: Support and “First Responders” for Healthcare Professionals
Here is a new reader question from Steve Palmreuter in Michigan. He raises a topic that I've been thinking about lately, so I'm happy...
Reader Question: When the Stated Values Don’t Match Daily Reality
I received a question from a reader, a retiree from a manufacturing company who is now a volunteer for a healthcare organization. We have...
Reader Question: Short Definition of Lean?
Here is a new reader question, shared with permission (as always).
The reader, who works at a hospital and health system, was asked by a...