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 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 2, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Operational Excellence
“Continuous Improvement” is one of those phrases that gets thrown around in meetings, splashed across strategy slides, and tossed into mission statements. It sounds great—who wouldn’t want to continuously get better? But here’s the hard truth: real...
by Patrick Adams | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership
When we talk about “waste” in a Lean context, most people think about excess inventory, waiting time, or overproduction—things you can see, measure, and fix. But some of the most damaging forms of waste don’t show up on a spreadsheet. They live in your...
by Patrick Adams | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Learning
Lean transformation isn’t just about making initial improvements—it’s about sustaining them over the long term. Too often, organizations see impressive results from Lean initiatives only to watch them fade as old habits creep back in. So, how do you prevent...
by Patrick Adams | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
In every conversation about workplace culture, one principle stands out as non-negotiable: respect for people. It’s more than just a feel-good phrase or a line in a mission statement. Respect for people is the foundation of a thriving, engaged, and high-performing...
