Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and Leadership

Started in 2006, the ”Lean Blog Interviews” podcast, hosted by Mark Graban, brings you conversations with leading experts, authors, and thought leaders in lean manufacturing and management. As a Lean practitioner, consultant, and author, Mark Graban offers deep insights, real-world experiences, and practical tips for implementing and enhancing Lean practices across various industries.The Podcast ExperienceMark Graban engages his guests in a conversational format, covering a wide array of topics related to Lean. Guests come from diverse backgrounds, including healthcare, manufacturing, and service industries, sharing their unique experiences and perspectives on Lean implementation.Core TopicsLean Principles and History: Dive into the foundational aspects of Lean, its history, and core principles.Industry Applications: Explore how Lean is applied in different industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and startups.Continuous Improvement: Learn about value stream mapping, process improvement, and culture change.Leadership and Management Systems: Gain insights into the Toyota Production System and related methodologies, focusing on Lean as a culture, philosophy, and management system rather than just a set of tools.Unique FeaturesFocus on Healthcare: Mark Graban, a renowned advocate for Lean in healthcare, frequently features experts who discuss patient safety, quality improvement, and waste reduction in healthcare settings. Hear success stories and practical advice on implementing Lean in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.Practical Advice and Real-World Examples: Guests share their experiences and insights into what works and what doesn’t in Lean implementation. Overcome common challenges and get inspired by success stories.Inclusivity and Diversity: The podcast features a range of guests from diverse backgrounds, enriching discussions and providing a comprehensive understanding of Lean’s challenges and opportunities.While we don’t talk much about Lean Six Sigma, we hope the podcast is helpful to you anyway.Why Listen?Whether you’re new to Lean or a seasoned practitioner, the ”Lean Blog Interviews” podcast is a valuable resource offering insights, tips, and inspiration for improving your organization’s performance and achieving Lean goals. With its engaging format, practical advice, and diverse range of guests, this podcast is essential for anyone interested in continuous improvement and operational excellence.Connect and Explore MoreVisit the blog at www.leanblog.org. For feedback, email mark@leanblog.org. Access all past episodes, show notes, and more at www.leancast.org.Subscribe to the ”Lean Blog Interviews” podcast today and join the journey toward Lean mastery and continuous improvement.

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TK21LL

Direct and Informative

This podcast is always professional and business like. Mark is an excellent host who guides his guests with a very realistic approach to their subject matter. Lean Blog Interviews is straightforward, informative, and definitely worth a listen.
obacker19

Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate Lean energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Mark does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a Lean enterprise and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
David Siegler

It will make you think differently about work

Mark’s interviews shares success stories and lessons learned with those who have studied and practiced Lean. I have not had formal Lean training, but Mark makes clear that you do not need certifications to apply the principles of Lean. Listening to episodes over the past two years has made me view my own work differently, and think about how to systematically improve.
Curt the brewer

Value added

Invaluable podcast! Mark is a seasoned lean practitioner and author. He delivers thoughtful interviews with leading lean thinkers. I often listen to episodes more than once to really grasp the concepts discussed.
Chris @ LeanLeadershipPodcast

Great Podcast

Mark always has relevant topics and engaging conversations with very interesting guests. Great podcast!
Owenmiller

Episode 128: Quality Digest Live Delivered

Episode 128 was an example of an episode I hope to hear. I was thrilled to hear an interview where Mark was interviewed. I hope to find a document on the website in case Mark wrote a follow-up piece on the interview. One area which peaked my interest was the poka-yoke example Mark started to reference as a successful storeroom mistake proofing story. I have loved the various guests and application of lean in a wide array of industries/companies. I am starting with the oldest and catching up and loving each episode. I am looking forward to hearing an interview to revist with Jim Womack and other updates from the assortment of phenonemal interview guests and topics.
GembaGuy

Excellent Podcast

Mark Graban really knows his stuff when it comes to lean and podcasting! And while he does focus mostly on lean healthcare any continuous improvement practitioner would do well to subscribe to this podcast no matter the industry they work in. I also suggest subscribing to his blog over at http://leanblog.org.
vansmac

upgraded to 30Gb to keep them all

Mark has done a great job of compiling some of the web's most informative and interesting interviews with leading Lean thinkers. I upgraded to a 30Gb iPod so I could keep all of the podcasts handy as I enjoy going back and refreshing my self on some his previous interviews that I found helpful. Really enjoy the variety and professional production standards Mark strives for!
fellow lean consultant

This is good work!!

Hats off to Mark Graban! I listen to this on the way to work, and hearing this informative dialogue on lean thinking gives me inspiration in challenging our leader's perceptions. Excellent podcast and great lean guests / sensei / authors.
JCM13

A light in a sea of darkness

The LeanBlog podcast is a great inspiration whether you are starting a lean journey or are already on the way. It is good to hear the voices and more candid thoughts of people that you ordinarily only have access to through their books.
Luke42

Good Drive Time Stuff!

Mark Graban talks to Lean leaders, people who are out there using Toyota Production System methods in new and interesting ways. Ever wondered how Lean could be used in a dentist's office? Mark's covered that, and other healthcare related issues. LeanBlog Podcast offers cautionary tales as well. Recently, Mark spoke to Bob Emilani, an author who revisited Wiremold a few years after the company was purchased and key executives retired. Wiremold was legend in the Lean world - what happened after the buyout serves as notice to anyone who thinks Lean is a 'set it and forget it' management technique.
Yergie

Great Inspiration for Lean Practitioners and Scholars alike

This podcast covers a wide array of subjects related to Lean. It is an inspiration for every Lean thinker and practitioner. The podcast consistently presents new aspects of Lean while linking them to the roots and fundamentals of Lean. No matter how new or experienced in Lean the listener might be, he or she will find something that can be transferred to their daily Lean implementation work as well as their career development.
faceman888

Great Podcast

Great podcast for the novice as well as the lean professional. Offers broad coverage on lean topics from finance to operations. Episodes include 'name' players in the lean world offering advice that is valuable to both the lean professional and the others that we need to work with in our organizations. The podcast is backed by a good website. Give this one a try.