Kamishibai, or process observation, is not only fun to say, but it is also an essential component of a lean management system. Process observation helps to ensure that you are maintaining standards and the standards you have in place are delivering on the expected outcome. If you walk away from processes that you improve, they […]
A daily huddle can go by many names; improvement huddle, performance huddle, just a huddle, whatever you want to call it. No matter the name, there are many reasons to implement a daily huddle; for example, to facilitate continuous daily improvement, engage your team in problem solving, and help your team understand the importance of […]
When I was asked to write about one of the Shingo Principles, I immediately thought of my favorite– “Think Systemically.” I’ll explain why it’s one of my favorites at the end. How many times have you heard colleagues talking about their improvement work, excitement in their voice, but then begin to wonder if this work […]
An important part of our mission at Catalysis is to help educate future healthcare leaders. Each year two interns join the Catalysis team to help us inspire healthcare leaders and accelerate change. Meet Michael:
Each year the Catalysis team is joined by interns who are aspiring healthcare leaders. Our goal is that after they leave us and join the healthcare community they can become champions for lean transformation in healthcare. Meet Sabrina:
The lean approach to organizational transformation seeks to create an environment that is conducive to empowering team members at the frontline. While Executives leaders are learning their role in the lean improvement process, tools and techniques for driving process improvement are being taught and implemented at the frontline. Executive leadership is working work hard to […]
“Without the capacity to measure, we would be uncertain, literally, as to where we stood and where we are going. We would not know if we are rich or poor, hot or cold, old or young. The very word ‘measure’ pervades all fields… You can’t make decisions, connections, money, or music without true measurements.” – […]
Many organizations we work with have management systems and problem-solving processes and tools already in place. They often wonder how and where kata fits into what they are already doing. Kata does not replace these tools; instead kata can be used as an opportunity to enhance the processes and methods that you are currently using. […]
On March 30, 2008, the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value started writing blog posts highlighting successful transformations of healthcare systems. Over the course of the past eight years, the depth and scope of the Center Point Blog has widened to include the entire spectrum of payment, delivery and transparency. And as the landscape for improving […]
The holidays at the end of the year are a time of reflection. During this time we pause to look back and take stock of significant events in our lives during the previous 11 months. This year I would like to offer some of my personal reflections from my collaboration with many committed, visionary, and […]
