Mark by Mark Graban

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Aug 2, 2026

Burger King Promised a Better Whopper—Did It Deliver?

Burger King is openly admitting that its quality has not been good enough—and promising a turnaround. The new ads…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Aug 2, 2026

Toyota's Kaizen with Coffee Farmers in Thailand | Lean Coffee Talk

Toyota's Kaizen methodology isn't just for the shop floor. Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh dig into a Toyota Times…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Aug 1, 2026

Robots, Layoffs, and Ford's Quality Fix | Lean Coffee Talk Highlights

Humanoid robots on the factory floor, a bad-timing layoff at GM, and Ford CEO Jim Farley's take on quality culture and…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jul 31, 2026

Why Messi’s “Lazy” Walking Is Actually Strategic

Lionel Messi can appear to be standing around while everyone else is running. But that apparent inactivity can be highly…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jul 31, 2026

The Real Reason People Avoid Mistakes at Work

Some people avoid mistakes so completely they avoid doing anything meaningful at all. Boo Boucousis connects two data…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jul 31, 2026

GM Laid Off 1,000 Workers—and Added 50 Robots

GM laid off more than 1,000 workers at its Factory Zero plant while adding 50 new robots. The headline practically…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jul 31, 2026

Robots vs Jobs, Ford's Quality Fix | Lean Coffee Talk 9, with Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh

Humanoid robots, GM and Hyundai layoffs, and Ford CEO Jim Farley's quality turnaround - plus Toyota's Kaizen work with…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jul 30, 2026

Perfect vs. Flawless: The Difference That Changes How You Lead

Christian "Boo" Boucousis breaks down the difference between "perfect" and "flawless" -- and why chasing perfection…