by Patrick Adams | Jan 24, 2025 | Articles, Operational Excellence
“We can’t stress enough, it’s really our first winter snowstorm of significance, and it’s a pretty tough one. It’s not the normal, we get a couple inches and we can get through it. This takes patience, it takes us to reeducate ourselves, rethink about out driving...
by Patrick Adams | Jan 19, 2025 | Articles, Lean Leadership
Leadership isn’t just about managing—it’s about inspiring others and driving meaningful change. Being a great leader goes beyond holding a position of authority—it means inspiring, guiding, and empowering others to achieve shared goals while fostering personal and...
by Patrick Adams | Jan 11, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is famously quoted as saying: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed...
by Patrick Adams | Dec 27, 2024 | Articles, Learning
As we step into a world driven by technological advancements and shifting global priorities, one question looms large for organizations: Is Lean still relevant? For decades, Lean has been the backbone of continuous improvement, optimizing processes, reducing waste,...
by Patrick Adams | Dec 20, 2024 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Problem Solving
Recently, I joined a group of friends for a snowmobile trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, an area known for its breathtaking landscapes and winding trails. The scenery was stunning—pristine snow, crisp air, and miles of trails winding through the wilderness. It...
by Patrick Adams | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Learning
Stepping into a mid-management role for the first time is a career milestone. I had just been promoted to a mid-management position. For me, it was a mix of excitement and pressure. I had supervised frontline employees in a corporate environment, but now, I’d be...
