by Patrick Adams | Jan 6, 2024 | Articles, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Culture & Engagement
“Where there is no standard there can be no Kaizen.” ~Taiichi Ohno, Father of the Toyota Production System. Spear and Bowen (1999) explain how the Toyota Production System created a community of scientists as the system enables establishing sets of hypotheses...
by Patrick Adams | Nov 17, 2023 | Articles, Business Transformation, Learning
In the age of digital transformation, the synergy between cutting-edge technologies and traditional lean operations practices is reshaping how organizations approach efficiency and continuous improvement. Let’s explore the profound impact of digital technologies...
by Patrick Adams | Nov 3, 2023 | Articles, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership
The evolution of leadership approaches in recent decades has seen a noticeable shift away from the traditional “command-and-control” style in favor of a more empathetic and inclusive approach known as “servant leadership.” This transformation...
by Patrick Adams | Aug 4, 2023 | Articles, Business Transformation, Change Management, Lean Leadership, Problem Solving
So many leaders are stuck working “IN” the business and don’t make time to work “ON” the business. This can be a BIG problem. There are many ways to support positive transformation, however, I am going to focus on the three that take your...
by Patrick Adams | Apr 22, 2022 | Articles, Business Transformation, Lean Leadership
“Conjuring up a ‘burning platform’ when there isn’t one is just plain wrong.” ❌❌❌ When a major change is necessary, it is important to find a deterrent that will prevent people from wanting to continue with the status quo. Many leaders have determined it best to use...
by Patrick Adams | Apr 15, 2022 | Articles, Business Transformation, Culture & Engagement, Operational Excellence
In my best-selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap, I identified 12 strategic questions anyone can ask to understand what’s truly underneath their culture. These 12 questions give anyone the ability to assess their operations and begin taking...
