by Patrick Adams | Oct 11, 2024 | Articles, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
Quantico, Virginia: The United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS). I had spent four years as an enlisted Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During my time, I worked my way up to Sergeant and was then selected to become a commissioned...
by Patrick Adams | Oct 4, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
I walked into a building last week and the office area was completely empty. It was like a ghost town. I asked my tour guide, “Where is everyone?” I figured there was an all-hands company meeting, or maybe it was break time… She answered,...
by Patrick Adams | Sep 13, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Lean Thinking, Strategy & Innovation
Can we blend Lean and Agile strategies to drive operational excellence? A local manufacturing firm was struggling with long lead times and bottlenecks in its production process. After introducing Lean business principles throughout the organization, the firm also...
by Patrick Adams | Sep 3, 2024 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Lean Thinking
Non-profit organizations strive to make a significant impact with limited resources, often operating on tight budgets where every dollar counts. However, like any other organization, non-profits can face inefficiencies and waste in their operations that drain precious...
by Patrick Adams | Aug 25, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership
While lean thinking originated in the manufacturing sector, this approach has been adopted by a variety of industries beyond manufacturing, including healthcare, construction, education, and government. In the context of local and state government, lean thinking has...
