The Lens
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 133
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
events@createvalue.org
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Host
Mark Graban - Healthcare improvement advisor, author, speaker, and consultant specializing in Lean management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Brooke Anderson - Beginning A Continuous-improvement Journey In An Independent Dental Practice.
Maria van Zale - A Roadmap For Sustainable Lean Adoption In Hospitals.
Carlos Scholz - The Leadership Role In A Daily Management System And Sustaining Organizational Alignment.
Don Shilton - The Leadership Role In A Daily Management System For Continuous Improvement.
Recent Topics
Episodes
125. Healthcare Energy Use – A Value Stream Worth Managing
September 28, 2026
Jeff Rich, Chief Innovation Officer at Eneration, discusses how energy efficiency and waste reduction can support healthcare improvement and unlock more resources for patient care.
124. The Role of a CEO in the management system and what is done every day to sustain it.
August 17, 2026
Julian Emms is the Chief Executive at the Berkshire Healthcare Trust in the UK. Julian has built a culture of Principles, Behaviors, Systems and Tools, all connected to generate results for all.
123. Our New Improvement Journey in Dentistry
July 27, 2026
Brooke Anderson and her husband own the Mogollon Family Dentistry, an independent dental clinic in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona. Brooke is here to talk about their new journey in continuous improvement using the Shingo Principles and teachings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Lens?
The Lens is hosted by Mark Graban. Its publicly listed email is events@createvalue.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Lens?
The publicly listed email for The Lens: events@createvalue.org.
How many listeners does The Lens have?
Podseeker estimates The Lens reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Lens?
The Lens typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Healthcare executives, improvement leaders, Lean practitioners, researchers, and operators with direct experience implementing continuous-improvement systems in healthcare organizations. Common among recent guests: Leading continuous-improvement initiatives in healthcare organizations; Holding executive or operational leadership roles in hospitals or healthcare practices; Conducting or publishing research on Lean adoption and healthcare improvement. Recent guests include Brooke Anderson, Maria van Zale, and Carlos Scholz.
How hard is it to get booked on The Lens?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Lens cover?
Recent episodes cover Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Lean, Hospitals, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
events@createvalue.org
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