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Author Interview with Jamie Flinchbaugh: People Solve Problems

As leaders, should we be solving all the problems all the time? What are our problems to own? When, instead, should we be coaching other

May 11, 2022 No Comments

What’s Your Biggest Problem With Problem Solving?

What’s your biggest problem with problem solving? I’ve been asked many questions recently about how leaders at all levels can more effectively solve problems —

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Resources to help you get out of the habit of telling & create a continuous improvement culture

Getting out of the habits of telling and showing up as the “expert” are two of the most important habits to break if you want to

January 24, 2017 No Comments

Why are Lean and Toyota methods rare in Japan’s hospitals? A Japanese physician explains

Quality improvement approaches in Japanese hospitals It probably surprises many Westerners, where books such as Lean Hospitals by Mark Graban and organizations such as Thedacare and Virginia

September 27, 2016 3 Comments

When to “A3”? – Three problem solving tools to match the complexity of your problem

You may have asked yourself: “Does every problem require an A3?” Maybe even you’ve asked: “What is an A3?” Or: “What are A3 problem-solving tools?”

September 13, 2016 15 Comments

Coaching for Improvement – not just Lean, Toyota, or Silicon Valley methods… just good leadership

This past week I have been thinking a lot about the concept of coaching and what it means for us as leaders. I’ve spent time

April 23, 2016 9 Comments

Gemba visit: Tokyo hospital with strong commitment to quality improvement Part 2 – Quality Committee Meeting

When I met with the President of a Tokyo metropolitan hospital a few weeks ago, he invited me to attend upcoming monthly Quality Committee held

February 1, 2016 4 Comments

“Live less out of habit and more out of intent” – Intentions for 2016

I recently saw the quote “Life less out of habit and more out of intent” (source unknown) and it really resonated with me, especially as I

January 21, 2016 23 Comments

Effective Questions to Support Problem-Solving Thinking

How do we ask effective questions to support problem-solving thinking? Asking better questions — and learning to “break the telling habit” has been a passion

September 9, 2015 19 Comments

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