Mark Graban

Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond

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Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more. What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain...

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Mark Graban

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Business

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www.leanblog.org

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Driving Organizational Change with Lean Principles: Insights from Jamie Flinchbaugh * 21.11.2006

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/10   Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #10, again with Jamie Flinchbaugh, Founder of and Partner, co-author of  The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . In this Podcast, we respond to an audio question from blog listener Bruce from Akron OH. The topic is how to educate your organization's leadership about lean and how to get them excited about your lean eff...

Creating a Lean Culture: David Mann on Sustaining Improvement 06.11.2006

Show notes: http://www.leanblog.org/9 Remastered June 2021 LeanBlog Podcast Episode #9, is a discussion with  David Mann , the author of the excellent book  Creating A Lean Culture: Tools To Sustain Lean Conversions . In this episode, we will talk about Steelcase's experience with their lean efforts and the realization that they required a “Lean Management System” for supervisors, managers, and le...

Overcoming Accounting Challenges in Lean Transformation: A Discussion on Lean Accounting - LeanBlog Podcast Featuring Jim Huntzinger * 01.11.2006

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/8 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #8, an interview with  Jim Huntzinger , the President of the  Lean Accounting Summit .  In this Podcast, we will talk about the notion of “Lean Accounting” and some of the ways that traditional cost accounting and managerial accounting can come into conflict with our lean transformation efforts. You might think, “...

Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Lean Manufacturing at Toyota: A Conversation with Norman Bodek 23.10.2006

Audio remastered June 2021 Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/7   Here is LeanBlog Podcast #7, a new discussion with our friend Norman Bodek, President of  PCS Press  and the author of many books, including  Kaikaku: The Power and Magic of Lean . In this Podcast, we discuss Toyota's response to recent quality problems and recalls along with other Lean leadership topics. LeanBlog Podcast #7 Show...

Leadership and Lean Manufacturing: A Conversation with Jamie Flinchbaugh - on the Role of Leadership in Driving Change and Improvement 18.09.2006

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/6 Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #6, the second part of my discussion with  Jamie Flinchbaugh , co-author of  The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . You can find the  first part  of the podcast here. In this Podcast, we talk about how leadership needs to apply the ideas of waste to reduction to their own jobs and how leaders really “lead” rather than b...

Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency in Manufacturing: Insights from Jamie Flinchbaugh * 12.09.2006

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/5   Remastered June 2021 Here is LeanBlog Podcast #5, with a new guest:  Jamie Flinchbaugh , co-author of  The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean . In this Podcast, we talk about the “language of waste” and how waste reduction is a critical tool in the implementation of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. There will be a  second Podcast to follow , whe...

Applying the Principles of ’The Toyota Way’ to Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Liker * 05.09.2006

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/4 Remastered June 2021 This is the second part of my discussion (started in Episode #3) with Dr. Jeff Liker of the University of Michigan and his books, including "The Toyota Way." This time, we focus on "lean healthcare" or the applications of lean in hospital settings, waste elimination, and problem solving. Please visit www.leanblog.org for show notes, links...

Exploring the Principles of ’The Toyota Way’ and Lean Leadership: Insights from Dr. Jeffrey Liker* 27.08.2006

Author of "The Toyota Way" Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/3 Remastered June 2021 Here is the third LeanBlog Podcast, featuring  Dr. Jeffrey Liker , Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineerring at the University of Michigan. Dr. Liker is very well known in the lean world and is a leader in studying Toyota's own practices and management approaches. More information about Dr. Liker and h...

Deepening our Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Respect for Humanity with Norm Bodek * 05.08.2006

Remastered audio June 2021 Show notes https://www.leanblog.org/2    Here is the second LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of  PCS Press. The  first one can be found here  and you can visit the  main Podcast page , which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple Podcasts. LeanBlog Podcast #2 Show Notes and Timeline More on airport near miss...

Exploring Lean Manufacturing Principles: A Conversation with Norman Bodek* 17.07.2006

Author & President of PCS Press Remastered June 2021 (the best I could do with a 2006 recording) Show notes: HTTP://www.leanblog.org/1   Here is my first LeanBlog Podcast, featuring author and consultant Norman Bodek, President of  PCS Press. I have to give credit for the idea to Norman, as he approached me about doing a series of audio interviews as a follow up to and continuation of our Q&A that...

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