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In this blog post, we delve into the profound lessons that can be learned from the mistakes of others, particularly in the realm of business ethics and legal boundaries. Through the stories of Brent Cassity of National Prearranged Services and Kevin Foster, former VP of Finance turned CEO of Business… Read More "Lessons in Business Ethics: Navigating Legal Pitfalls through the Stories of Brent Cassity and Kevin Foster"
What Worked There Won’t Necessarily Work Here — A Frequent Cause of Mistakes In our interconnected world, the assumption that what works in one place will work in another can lead to surprising lessons. This post brings you compelling stories from influential leaders who learned the hard way that adaptation… Read More "Global Adaptation and Learning: How Assumptions Shape Success in Diverse Contexts – Insights from ‘The Mistakes That Make Us’"
In today’s dynamic business landscape, cultivating a learning culture within organizations is not just beneficial; it’s essential. “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation” by Mark Graban provides profound insights into this transformative journey. This book illustrates how embracing mistakes and continuous learning can drive… Read More "Building a Learning Culture in Organizations: Lessons from “The Mistakes That Make Us”"
Innovation is not just about great ideas and cutting-edge technology; it’s deeply rooted in a culture that tolerates and learns from failure. This concept is vividly brought to life in The Mistakes That Make Us, a groundbreaking exploration of how embracing mistakes can lead to organizational growth and innovation. Embracing… Read More "Cultivating an Innovative Culture Through Failure: Embracing Mistakes for Organizational Growth"
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the capacity to learn from errors is not just an advantageous skill but an essential component of success. This perspective is eloquently presented in Mark Graban’s The Mistakes That Make Us, particularly in the context of lean methodology. Originally rooted in manufacturing, lean… Read More "Lean Methodology and Learning from Errors: A Path to Innovation and Growth"
The following is an edited and annotated excerpt from my Shingo Award-winning book Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality, Patient Safety, and Employee Engagement. To me, “mistakes” and “errors” are synonyms, so a discussion of “mistake-proofing” is the same as “error-proofing.” A Serious Problem With Large, Unknowable Numbers It is hard to… Read More "Preventing Mistakes in Healthcare – An Excerpt from ‘Lean Hospitals’"