What the Book "Lean Thinking" Said About Healthcare in 1996

http://www.leanblog.org/audio244

When the book Lean Thinking (by Jim Womack and Dan Jones) was originally published in 1996, it seems likely that hardly anyone was applying Lean principles in healthcare. Sure, you had organizations applying TQM or CQI principles (or even some of the lessons of Dr. W. Edwards Deming). Joan Wellman did some of her first Lean healthcare experiments in 1995, but there weren't any "Lean healthcare" case studies yet. What does their book say?

What the Book "Lean Thinking" Said About Healthcare in 1996 http://www.leanblog.org/audio244 When the book Lean Thinking (by Jim Womack and Dan Jones) was originally published in 1996, it seems likely that hardly anyone was applying Lean principles in healthcare. Sure, you had organizations applying TQM or CQI principles (or even some of the lessons of Dr. W. Edwards Deming). Joan Wellman did some of her first Lean healthcare experiments in 1995, but there weren't any "Lean healthcare" case studies yet. What does their book say?

What the Book "Lean Thinking" Said About Healthcare in 1996

http://www.leanblog.org/audio244

When the book Lean Thinking&nbsp;(by Jim Womack and Dan Jones) was originally published in 1996, it seems likely that hardly anyone was applying Lean principles in healthcare. Sure, you had organizations applying TQM or CQI principles (or even some of the lessons of Dr. W. Edwards Deming). Joan Wellman did some of her first Lean healthcare experiments in 1995, but there weren't any "Lean healthcare" case studies yet. What does their book say?

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Lean Blog Audio is your source for insightful audio versions of LeanBlog.org posts, read and expanded upon by author Mark Graban. Each episode explores real-world applications of Lean thinking, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and performance measurement tools like Process Behavior Charts. Learn how leaders in healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and beyond foster a culture of learning, reduce fear, and drive sustainable results. Ideal for those who want to lead with purpose and improve every day. Listen and learn: leanblog.org/audio

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