by Taylor Kulikamp | Apr 28, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh break down the true meaning of GEMBA and why it’s a foundational practice in Lean leadership. You’ll learn how going to the “real place” helps leaders move beyond assumptions and...
by Taylor Kulikamp | Apr 21, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Patrick Adams sits down with Cindy Darnell to explore how behavioral assessments like DISC can transform leadership, communication, and team performance. You’ll learn how understanding personality styles helps...
by Taylor Kulikamp | Apr 14, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh explore the power of small, everyday improvements. What they call the “10-minute improvement.” Instead of focusing only on large-scale Lean projects, they break down how...
by Taylor Kulikamp | Apr 7, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest John Broadbent dive into the real starting point of Industry 4.0—shifting from “proof of concept” to “proof of value.” You’ll learn why simply collecting machine data isn’t...
by Taylor Kulikamp | Mar 31, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest John Broadbent break down what Industry 4.0 really means, and why it’s not as complex or expensive as many think. You’ll learn how to start small, connect existing systems, and...
by Taylor Kulikamp | Mar 24, 2026 | Podcast
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald break down one of the biggest reasons Lean fails in organizations, and how it has nothing to do with the tools. Most companies try to “sell Lean” as a...
