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 | Nov 29, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership, Learning
Gratitude is a practice that has profoundly shaped my life, both personally and professionally. As a business owner, leader, and continuous improvement practitioner, I’ve learned that gratitude isn’t just a mindset—it’s a cornerstone for building resilient teams and...
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 9, 2024 | Articles, Lean Thinking, Learning
I am currently sitting at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany on my way back to Almaty, Kazakhstan to work with a commercial construction company who is very early on their lean journey. As you know, I am always on the look out for ‘Lean Solutions’ and felt...
by Patrick Adams | Jun 14, 2024 | Articles, Lean Thinking, Learning
Lean process improvement principles, originating from the manufacturing sector, have proven their versatility and efficacy across a broad spectrum of industries and historical contexts. Rooted in the core ideas of eliminating waste, maximizing value, and continuous...
by Patrick Adams | May 31, 2024 | Articles, Learning, Operational Excellence
In the early stages of a lean journey, the establishment of standards is crucial for stabilizing operations. Before any meaningful improvements can be made, it is essential to create a stable and predictable environment where processes are clearly defined and...
