by Patrick Adams | Jun 20, 2025 | Lean Leadership
When people hear the term standard work, their first reaction is often skepticism—“Is this just another way to micromanage?” or “Won’t this kill creativity?” That perception isn’t entirely surprising. At first glance, standard work sounds like a rigid script or a...
by Patrick Adams | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles, Lean Leadership
When we talk about waste culture in the workplace, we’re not just talking about physical scrap or discarded materials. Waste in a business setting often goes unnoticed, hiding in plain sight and quietly draining resources, time, and morale. It’s not just a factory...
by Patrick Adams | Jun 6, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
When we talk about workplace culture, terms like continuous improvement and daily habits often come up, but there’s one ingredient that can supercharge both—feedback. A culture that truly thrives isn’t just built on processes and performance metrics. It’s built on...
by Patrick Adams | May 30, 2025 | Articles, Learning
When most people hear Kaizen, they picture large, multi-day events where teams gather to tackle a major process improvement. And while those focused, high-impact sessions have their place, real, continuous improvement isn’t just a once-a-quarter sprint. It’s a daily...
by Patrick Adams | May 23, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Problem Solving
When most people think about problem solving in the workplace, they picture big, complex projects—complete with whiteboards, spreadsheets, and week-long brainstorming sessions. But the truth is, the most impactful problem solving doesn’t always come from grand,...