Watermelon isn't just a refreshing treat. When it's ripe, it's also got plenty of an antioxidant called glutathione. It strengthens the immune system so it can fight infection. wb.md/2wvJWAn

Leading a Culture of Improvement: from Knowledge to Practice-Problem Solving Edition- was the goal in this shot! Yes we are virtual yes we continue to improve & coach ourselves & our colleagues. Hats off to a successful virtual learning session. 😄

In every team and every organization, the responsibility for creating psychological safety starts at the top. When people get penalized for voicing problems and concerns, they learn that it's not safe to speak up. It’s up to those in power to open the door—and keep it open.

Thinking about culture change? We can only change ourselves, i.e., skill acquisition and mindset change happen in the learner's brain based on their experiences. Reading, videos and workshops have their place, but they won't do it. Here are some ingredients for you to consider.

Quoting Tom Peters: "Beware of the tyranny of making Small Changes to Small Things. Rather, make Big Changes to Big Things… using Small, Almost Invisible Straightforward Levers with Big Systemic Impact."

400+ Caregivers have already come to see us this morning for their Flu Shot. Lines are short and cycle times are fast! Come see us just outside of the Bunts entrance. Nate Hurle Cinnamon Dixon Lisa Yerian

Eat. Your. Veggies. 🥦 wb.md/2RYo48C

Strawberries are 91% water and packed with antioxidants, especially flavonoids -- chemicals that help your brain stay sharp and healthy. 🍓 wb.md/2FkpHdn

💯 This - so often I see people concerned with teamwork & engagement, but they haven't providers the basic components of a team!

Loving this week of #VLX2020 content? Sign up for more! Our next VLX theme is “Leading Through Crisis” and starts on Oct 19. Learn more and register today! bit.ly/3ciz4pU #LeanThinking #Management #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OnlineLearning

Have you seen some of these wastes in your processes? @KatrinaAppell and John Drogosz explain these commonly seen wastes in this Lean Post: bit.ly/31KIWEK Learn more from Katrina and John in the final track of the #VLX2020, starting Nov 9th! bit.ly/3e18Nxk

Ever get the feeling (for instance on a "waste walk" or "gemba walk") that your organization gets sidetracked by low-hanging fruit? Practicing Toyota Kata keeps you in line with long-term goals, as opposed to just going after short-term wins.

The A3 format is indeed like a Starter Kata. But you should also have Starter Kata practice routines for the phases. Don't worry, Toyota Kata and the TK Practice Guide have got you covered!

Do you have a thinking framework to support your lean transformation? John Shook shows LEI's Lean Transformation Framework through video in this Lean Post: bit.ly/3oIetzU #LeanThinking #Transformation #ProblemSolving

Being able to problem solve while living in a virtual world is my jam! Kudos to my Mellen team and awesome co-coach Stephanie Covert! Cinnamon Dixon Nate Hurle Lisa Yerian

Couldn’t be prouder 😆. newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2021/03/03/cle…

We like pretty quotes like this, but how many actually do the daily deliberate practice of a new way that is the mechanism nature gave us for changing our thinking? It's not so hard, but starting can be hard. That's why we have Starter Kata for developing scientific thinking.

S.O. to Hillcrest’s Care Management Team! I’m so excited to share that this team worked really hard to update their visual management to showcase what matters most to them and how they align to the hospital. Melissa Vandergriff Lisa Yerian

👀 looking back on the week. This is the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Imaging Dept working on a Quality & Safety initiative for our patients. Passionate conversation and problem solving happening here! Sundrea Wilcox Melissa Vandergriff Lisa Yerian