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...
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,...
