My guest for episode #163 is <a href='http://www.parkview.com/quality/Pages/welcome2.aspx'>Dr. Gregory R. Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer at Parkview Health</a> in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode, we talk about how Parkview is using Lean to cope with today's challenging environment, how Dr. Johnson encourages Lean thinking among physicians, and the role of standardization in medicine. Dr. Johnson says Parkview is moving toward “having everyone operating in a Lean way, all 8200 co-workers” instead of just doing “Rapid Improvement Events.”
This episode is produced in partnership with the <a href='http://www.createvalue.org/delivery/hvn/'>Healthcare Value Network</a>. Dr. Johnson and I also talk about Parkview's participation in the Network, including hosting a “gemba visit” by other members.

For a link to this episode, refer people to <a href='https://www.leanblog.org/163'>www.leanblog.org/163</a>.
Learn more about the <a href='http://www.createvalue.org/delivery/hvn/'>Healthcare Value Network</a>, the <a href='http://createvalue.org/'>ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value</a>, and their annual <a href='http://www.lean.org/Events/LeanHCTransformationSummit.cfm'>Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit</a>.
For earlier episodes, visit the <a href='http://www.leanpodcast.org/'>main Podcast page</a>, which includes information on how to <a href='https://mgraban.hipcast.com/rss/leanblog_podcast.xml'>subscribe via RSS</a> or <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/leanblog-podcast/id168151452'>via Apple Podcasts</a>.

My guest for episode #163 is Dr. Gregory R. Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode, we talk about how Parkview is using Lean to cope with today's challenging environment, how Dr. Johnson encourages Lean thinking among physicians, and the role of standardization in medicine. Dr. Johnson says Parkview is moving toward “having everyone operating in a Lean way, all 8200 co-workers” instead of just doing “Rapid Improvement Events.” This episode is produced in partnership with the Healthcare Value Network. Dr. Johnson and I also talk about Parkview's participation in the Network, including hosting a “gemba visit” by other members. For a link to this episode, refer people to www.leanblog.org/163. Learn more about the Healthcare Value Network, the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, and their annual Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit. For earlier episodes, visit the main Podcast page, which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple Podcasts.

My guest for episode #163 is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.parkview.com/quality/Pages/welcome2.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Gregory R. Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer at Parkview Health</a>&nbsp;in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode, we talk about how Parkview is using Lean to cope with today's challenging environment, how Dr. Johnson encourages Lean thinking among physicians, and the role of standardization in medicine. Dr. Johnson says Parkview is moving toward “having everyone operating in a Lean way, all 8200 co-workers” instead of just doing “Rapid Improvement Events.”
This episode is produced in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.createvalue.org/delivery/hvn/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healthcare Value Network</a>. Dr. Johnson and I also talk about Parkview's participation in the Network, including hosting a “gemba visit” by other members.

For a link to this episode, refer people to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leanblog.org/163" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.leanblog.org/163</a>.
Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.createvalue.org/delivery/hvn/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healthcare Value Network</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="http://createvalue.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value</a>, and their annual&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lean.org/Events/LeanHCTransformationSummit.cfm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit</a>.
For earlier episodes, visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">main Podcast page</a>, which includes information on how to&nbsp;<a href="https://mgraban.hipcast.com/rss/leanblog_podcast.xml" rel="noopener noreferrer">subscribe via RSS</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/leanblog-podcast/id168151452" rel="noopener noreferrer">via Apple Podcasts</a>.

Dr. Greg Johnson, a Lean Thinking Chief Medical Officer on Healthcare Improvement

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 practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leancast.org">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leanblog.org">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">mark@leanblog.org </a>

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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 practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization. Topics include: Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level Leadership behaviors that support real change Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you. Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning. Find all episodes and show notes at www.LeanCast.org.Learn more about Mark and his work at www.LeanBlog.org.Questions or feedback? Email mark@leanblog.org

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 practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a href="https://www.leancast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a href="https://www.leanblog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer">mark@leanblog.org&nbsp;</a>

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