by Patrick Adams | Nov 3, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Lean Thinking
I recently ventured deep into the Colorado backcountry on an elk hunting expedition. The experience challenged me, sharpened my instincts, and provided valuable insights that echo the lean principles I apply in my personal and professional work. The parallels between...
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 | 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 | 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...
