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John Toussaint on lean thinking in healthcare
January 12, 2016
John Toussaint on lean thinking in healthcare

INTERVIEW – At the recent Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit in Brussels, Planet Lean editor Roberto Priolo sat down with John Toussaint to discuss the state of lean thinking in healthcare, its challenges and its opportunities.

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LEI announces new partnership
November 19, 2014
LEI announces new partnership

NEWS - LEI partners with the Institute for Intrapreneurship to help established and startup companies to become more innovative using lean thinking and practices.

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Lean Summit France 2016: a networking opportunity
January 25, 2016
Lean Summit France 2016: a networking opportunity

ARTICLE - Networking and learning from other practitioners is for many the number-one reason to attend a lean event. The Lean Summit France 2016, in Lyon on April 6-8, will be a great opportunity to network with like-minded people and to understand how a lean CEO thinks.

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How a Medical Office catalyzed a lean healthcare turnaround
June 22, 2018
How a Medical Office catalyzed a lean healthcare turnaround
lean transformation healthcare Colorado Permanente

CASE STUDY – A physician tells PL the story of how the East Denver Medical Office became a catalyst for the lean transformation at Colorado Permanente Medical Group.

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Michael Ballé on why lean thinking makes cost-cutting smart
February 16, 2014
Michael Ballé on why lean thinking makes cost-cutting smart

FEATURE - What is the relationship between lean thinking and cost-cutting? Here's why you should focus on improvements as opposed to slashing a budget.

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