Graban, Mark

The executive guide to healthcare kaizen : leadership for a continuously learning and improving organization Mark Graban and Joseph E. Swartz; introduction by Gary M. Kaplan - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2014. - xxxiii,159 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.



The need for kaizen -- What is Kaizen? -- Types of Kaizen -- Creating a Kaizen culture -- Daily Kaizenn methods -- The role of senior leaders in Kaizen -- The role of other leaders in Kaizen -- Organization-wide Kaizen programs -- Conclusion.

"Some healthcare organizations have learned about daily kaizen, but they struggle to move from platitudes to practical action. This book is an introduction to kaizen principles and an overview of how to create a kaizen culture. It is specifically written for senior leaders and managers who need to understand the power of this useful lean tool. These are the executives and senior-level managers who need to inspire and motivate their organization leadership which is critical in sustaining improvement and moving their organization into the future"--Provided by publisher.

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