Lessons from the Danaher Business System Office III - Humble Errors: Mistakes Made Creating DBS

Most companies only tell the success story. This episode breaks that rule.

Mark DeLuzio takes us behind the scenes of the early days of the Danaher Business System (DBS), highlighting the biggest mistakes made during its creation, and how those same missteps continue to haunt organizations today.

From the myth of financial justification to the dangers of focusing only on tools, Mark walks through 10 "humble errors" that slowed down one of the most admired Lean transformations in history. If you're struggling to sustain momentum, align your Lean work with strategy, or get leadership engaged, this episode might feel like he's talking directly to you.