by Patrick Adams | Aug 5, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Operational Excellence
Creating a long-term vision may be simple, but getting everyone on the same page with that vision can be challenging. Even the best employees with the best intentions may need guidance so their work can be aligned with the company vision. So many employees come to...
by Patrick Adams | Jul 27, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership
Last year I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful state of Colorado. While we were there, we decided to embark on a white water rafting adventure with Rocky Mountain Adventures in Fort Collins. As we talked with the guide, he gave us a few choices. The Cache la...
by Patrick Adams | Jul 1, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership
Everything we do at home and at work can be looked at like a process. How you get ready in the morning, do your grocery shopping, and especially your job; everything is a process. So…lets define the way we manage our time as a process. We cannot just HOPE we are...
by Patrick Adams | Jun 24, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Operational Excellence
“How do you change the behavior of an organization?” You do that by changing the behavior of its leaders. Standard work benefits the entire organization, not just front-line team members and mid-level managers. Leader standard work entails a fundamental change to ALL...
by Patrick Adams | Jun 24, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Operational Excellence
What culture are you trying to create in your organization? Your culture will be the result of the values, beliefs, and behaviors of your people. And…this starts with your leaders. What does a good leader do? When you hear the word “Leadership”, what comes into...
by Patrick Adams | May 27, 2022 | Articles, Lean Leadership
No military leader would downplay the importance of personal presence in leadership. It’s a vital attribute, particularly in a combat setting. In The Face of Battle, a book written about soldiers experiences in war, John Keegan writes how “the personal bond...
