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,...
by Patrick Adams | May 16, 2025 | Articles, Learning
When people hear “DMAIC,” they often think of massive Six Sigma projects, black belt certifications, and months-long initiatives. But the truth is, DMAIC—which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control—isn’t just for big-ticket...
by Patrick Adams | May 9, 2025 | Articles, Lean Leadership
When people first hear about Six Sigma, it can sound intimidating—especially when terms like Green Belt, Yellow Belt, and Black Belt start flying around. If you don’t have a background in Six Sigma, it might seem like a complicated certification club rather than a...