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July 2, 2024

Embracing Mistakes to Drive Continuous Improvement [Webinar]

Thanks to the Shingo Institute for allowing me to present this webinar recently: Introduction Hello, everyone; I’m Mark Graban. I’m excited to share some insights with you today about how mistakes can drive continuous improvement and innovation. Let’s dive into this topic by exploring how we can turn mistakes into… Read More "Embracing Mistakes to Drive Continuous Improvement [Webinar]"

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April 14, 2024

A Dangerous Mistake: Serving Alcohol to a Minor

In the news from my hometown of Livonia, Michigan: 12-year-old served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse in Livonia From the story: The bartender confirmed that they had made a big mistake – they added alcohol to the slushy drink, Collins said. “It was supposed to be a virgin daiquiri, but it… Read More "A Dangerous Mistake: Serving Alcohol to a Minor"

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February 10, 2024

Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone: Lessons from The Groundlings Theatre’s 50 Years of Creativity

This news story caught my eye the other day — actually, it was my ears (my mistake) as I was listening to NPR: The Groundlings Theatre celebrates 50 years of wild and wacky characters As you can read there, they learn from their mistakes, failures, and “bombs”: “You bomb so… Read More "Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone: Lessons from The Groundlings Theatre’s 50 Years of Creativity"

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January 11, 2024

From Comical Gaffes to Grave Errors: The Wide Spectrum of Mistakes in Film and Life

Some mistakes can be funny, some can be embarrassing, some can be deadly, and some could destroy humanity. Oops, that got dark real quick — my mistake. In my favorite film, “This is Spinal Tap,” many laughs result from mistakes. For example, the band named themselves “The Originals,” only to… Read More "From Comical Gaffes to Grave Errors: The Wide Spectrum of Mistakes in Film and Life"

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January 9, 2024

The Power of Fact-Checking in Journalism: Lessons from J.A. Adande and the ‘Medill F’

In this post, we delve into the insightful experiences of J.A. Adande, a renowned journalist and educator whose encounters with journalistic accuracy provide a compelling perspective on learning from mistakes. His story, especially the ‘Medill F’ from Northwestern University, echoes the key themes from “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating… Read More "The Power of Fact-Checking in Journalism: Lessons from J.A. Adande and the ‘Medill F’"

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January 4, 2024

Rethinking ‘My Favorite Mistake’: The Unseen Challenges of a Catchy Podcast Title

Looking back, creating the “My Favorite Mistake” podcast wasn’t a mistake. The name was fitting and pithy. But now, I think it was probably a mistake. We can sometimes predict that a possible decision will be a mistake, but we could be wrong. Most times, a mistake doesn’t reveal itself… Read More "Rethinking ‘My Favorite Mistake’: The Unseen Challenges of a Catchy Podcast Title"

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