by Patrick Adams | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, 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...
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 | Jun 7, 2024 | Articles, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching & Mentorship, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership
In today’s world, the term “lean” is not a new concept. Many organizations proudly proclaim their decades-long commitment to lean principles. However, a closer examination often reveals a stark disconnect between this professed dedication and the...
by Patrick Adams | May 25, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Lean Thinking, Learning
Imagine you are young and just entering the workforce again. You get a letter in the mail. This letter changes everything for you! It contains every word you ever wanted to hear. Every piece of advice, every encouragement, every bit of faith in...
by Patrick Adams | May 17, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Culture & Engagement, Lean Thinking, Problem Solving
In my last newsletter, I published an article titled: “Elevating Employee Engagement: A Letter To My Manager.” Below is the response from the Manager: Dear Jo Frontline, I want to begin by thanking you for your letter. I appreciated the five areas you laid...
