Centerline: September 20, 2016

Ask the Author with Kim Barnas
In her book "Beyond Heroes," Center President Kim Barnas shares her thoughts on problem solving and the importance of teaching our healthcare leaders to use critical thinking skills to solve problems. This video points out how good problem solving can also lead to innovation.

There's Still Time to Register for the Lean Leadership Series!
Washington, D.C. | October 18-21, 2016
Here is what Kay Hall, director of lean at Adventist Medical Center in Oregon, said about the Lean Leadership Series, "It accelerated my learning, as well as saved my organization time and money. It was a great way to benefit from the wisdom of the Center faculty." You can benefit too.
Change Without Fear
Spreading a model cell to improve healthcare
In a recent article published in American Medical Group Association's Group Practice Journal, John Toussaint, MD, shares how he used a model cell to spread change throughout ThedaCare, a seven-hospital health system located in Appleton, WI. 

Western Sussex Continues to Learn with Patient First Improvement Program
Western Sussex Hospitals, a health system in southern England, discusses its patient first improvement program in a new video. Watch how this health system is going lean, becoming more efficient, owning the problem and thinking of innovative solutions. 

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