Produced in partnership with the <a href='http://createvalue.org/networks/healthcare-value-network/'>Healthcare Value Network</a>, episode #119 is a discussion with <a href='http://www.createhealthcarevalue.com/about/board/#dgruner'>Dean Gruner, MD</a>, the president & CEO of <a href='http://www.thedacare.org/ThedacareWeb/'>ThedaCare</a>. Here, we talk about Strategy Deployment as a Lean management system and how it fits into their ongoing management and improvement efforts in their health system.
To learn more about strategy deployment, visit <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uaRI2IUxRE'>YouTube</a> for a free preview clip of a new educational <a href='http://createvalue.org/product/thinking-lean-at-thedacare/'>DVD</a> produced by the <a href='http://www.createvalue.org/'>ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value</a>. You will also find a link to <a href='http://www.lean.org/admin/km/documents/168746A3-CDB7-4D8E-8113-D1ACE81DF0D2-Strategy%20Deployment_TCHV_April2011.pdf'>a free white paper </a>about strategy deployment at ThedaCare, Group Health, and St. Boniface General Hospital.
For a link to this episode, refer people to  <a href='http://leanblog.org/119'>www.leanblog.org/119</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>.

Produced in partnership with the Healthcare Value Network, episode #119 is a discussion with Dean Gruner, MD, the president & CEO of ThedaCare. Here, we talk about Strategy Deployment as a Lean management system and how it fits into their ongoing management and improvement efforts in their health system. To learn more about strategy deployment, visit YouTube for a free preview clip of a new educational DVD produced by the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value. You will also find a link to a free white paper about strategy deployment at ThedaCare, Group Health, and St. Boniface General Hospital. For a link to this episode, refer people to www.leanblog.org/119. For earlier episodes, visit the main Podcast page, which includes information on how to subscribe via RSS or via Apple Podcasts.

Produced in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="http://createvalue.org/networks/healthcare-value-network/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healthcare Value Network</a>, episode #119 is a discussion with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.createhealthcarevalue.com/about/board/#dgruner" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dean Gruner, MD</a>, the president &amp; CEO of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thedacare.org/ThedacareWeb/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ThedaCare</a>. Here, we talk about Strategy Deployment as a Lean management system and how it fits into their ongoing management and improvement efforts in their health system.
To learn more about strategy deployment, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uaRI2IUxRE" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>&nbsp;for a free preview clip of a new educational&nbsp;<a href="http://createvalue.org/product/thinking-lean-at-thedacare/" rel="noopener noreferrer">DVD</a>&nbsp;produced by the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.createvalue.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value</a>. You will also find a link to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lean.org/admin/km/documents/168746A3-CDB7-4D8E-8113-D1ACE81DF0D2-Strategy%20Deployment_TCHV_April2011.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">a free white paper&nbsp;</a>about strategy deployment at ThedaCare, Group Health, and St. Boniface General Hospital.
For a link to this episode, refer people to &nbsp;<a href="http://leanblog.org/119" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.leanblog.org/119</a>.
For earlier episodes, visit the <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>.

ThedaCare CEO Dr. Dean Gruner Discusses Strategy Deployment and Their Lean Management System

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>
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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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