by Patrick Adams | Aug 12, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Leadership Development, Learning, Strategy & Innovation
In my last article, I outlined the first five steps of my leadership strategy, focusing on foundational principles that guide effective leadership (CLICK HERE). Today, I want to take that a step further by adding five more tactical steps that will not only solidify...
by Patrick Adams | Aug 2, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
Effective leadership is not just about guiding a team towards a common goal, but about empowering and equipping people for positive change. Throughout my career, I have refined a 5-step leadership strategy that encompasses building trust, cultivating relationships,...
by Patrick Adams | Jul 29, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Lean Thinking, Operational Excellence
While Lean thinking was popularized in manufacturing, particularly by Toyota, its principles have demonstrated broad applicability across various industries, including healthcare, education, government, and construction. Lean Principles Overview Lean thinking is...
by Patrick Adams | Jul 13, 2024 | Articles, Lean Leadership
Psychological safety, a term coined by Amy Edmondson, refers to an environment where individuals feel safe to take interpersonal risks, such as speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. In the realm of process improvement, fostering psychological...
by Patrick Adams | Jul 9, 2024 | Articles, Lean Thinking, Learning
I am currently sitting at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany on my way back to Almaty, Kazakhstan to work with a commercial construction company who is very early on their lean journey. As you know, I am always on the look out for ‘Lean Solutions’ and felt...
