Empowering Employees: Initiating Lean Initiatives in the Workplace

by Patrick Adams | Nov 10, 2023 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Problem Solving

Too often I hear employees or mid-management frustrated because they experienced the benefits of Lean methodology at a previous company, however, their current company has no interest. They want to know what they can do to help promote continuous improvement...

Virtual Events Are [Not?] The Future.

by Patrick Adams | Sep 27, 2023 | Articles, Problem Solving

The 2020 global outbreak of COVID-19 coupled with modern technology have become the driving force behind the dramatic growth of virtual events. Countless events have altered their event experience from in-person to virtual and have now added immersive virtual...

Can You See How Your Team is Responding to Problems Easily?

by Patrick Adams | Sep 22, 2023 | Articles, Problem Solving

My friend Craig was telling me about a typical family birthday party he attended on a Saturday afternoon. He said they watched an enthusiastic 5-year-old open her gifts in record time. Then, they reminisced amongst themselves while watching the March basketball game...

Can You Identify Problems in Your Workplace Without Someone Showing You Where They Are?

by Patrick Adams | Sep 1, 2023 | Articles, Problem Solving

Have you ever been shopping for a particular car in a certain color? If so, have you ever noticed how many of those vehicles you start to see on the roads every day? Why is that? Why do we notice certain things after they become an item of interest to us? I think its...

Are You Actively Seeking Ways to Make Problems Visible?

by Patrick Adams | Aug 25, 2023 | Articles, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving

If we are not seeking ways to make problems visible who are we fooling? I once worked with an organization that ran three shifts. Like most three shift operations, non-conforming material was produced on all shifts. This material was later evaluated for disposition....

3 Hacks Change Agents Use To Create Positive Team Transformation

by Patrick Adams | Aug 4, 2023 | Articles, Lean Leadership, Problem Solving

So many leaders are stuck working “IN” the business and don’t make time to work “ON” the business. This can be a BIG problem. There are many ways to support positive transformation, however, I am going to focus on the three that take your...