The executive guide to healthcare kaizen : leadership for a continuously learning and improving organization
By: Graban, Mark
Title By: Swartz, Joseph E | Kaplan, Gary M [Introductory by]
Material type: BookPublisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2014.Description: xxxiii,159 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781466586413Subject(s): Total Quality Management | Hospital Administration | LeadershipDDC classification: 362.11068 Online resources: Location MapItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 362.11068 GR EX (Browse shelf) | Available | T0017810 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.