Undercover Hospital Sensei's Diagnosis - "Healthcare is Broke" [guest post]
Normally, I introduce the guest post author at the conclusion of the post. However, this one needs a little pre-post explanation. Believe me.
Gemba Tales Blog
The name "Gemba Tales" is borrowed from Mark Hamel's two Shingo Prize-winning books, Kaizen Event Fieldbook and Lean Math within which there are dozens of tales. Each tale is based upon the experienced (some successful, some not) of the author and other lean practitioners and shared for the purpose of providing insight into the application of certain lean concepts. The purpose of this blog is really no different, just a bigger community for sharing and learning.
Lean Aerial Photography!?!
Ok, it's really aerial photography with a lean application.
Calculating Average Daily Demand, Not a No-Brainer
Lean is largely about satisfying customer requirements.
Line of Sight, Employee Engagement, and Daily Kaizen
Lean culture is largely defined by, or at least manifested in, engaged and empowered employe
Grapes, Lean and Wisdom from Mr. Miyagi
Lean transformations are not for the squeamish. Certainly not for the noncommittal.
Lean Leaders - Don't Be So Judgmental
The term, "judgmental," in my experience is consistent with Merriam-Webster's second definition, "charac
Cutting Edge Visual (and Sensory) Control
This past weekend I made a quick visit to see my parents.
Lean Management Systems and Mysterious Performance Metrics
An effective lean management system, among other things, drives process adherence
"Measuring" Kaizen Event Team Effectiveness: 7 Criteria
Every once and a while someone will ask me to (discretely) evaluate a kaizen event team's ef
Guest Post: Sleeping Air Traffic Controllers. Mistake-Proofing Anyone?
Recent headlines have screamed about third shift air traffic
