183 episodes

This podcast offers business solutions to help listeners develop and implement action plans for lean process improvement and implement continuous improvement projects, cost reductions, product quality enhancements, and process effectiveness improvement. Listeners come from many industries in both manufacturing and office applications. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansolutions/support

The Lean Solutions Podcast Patrick Adams

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This podcast offers business solutions to help listeners develop and implement action plans for lean process improvement and implement continuous improvement projects, cost reductions, product quality enhancements, and process effectiveness improvement. Listeners come from many industries in both manufacturing and office applications. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansolutions/support

    Wasted Efforts: The Pitfalls of Traditional Accounting

    Wasted Efforts: The Pitfalls of Traditional Accounting

    What You’ll Learn:

    In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the implementation of Lean principles in accounting, emphasizing simplifying cost accounting, aligning costs with value streams, and adopting a PDCA mindset, while also noting the limitations of traditional practices and the need for a value-based approach. They covered Lean pricing strategies, such as market-based pricing and demand alignment, and discussed optimizing changeovers for efficiency, alongside sharing experiences of assisting veterans in their transition to civilian life.



    About the Guest: 

    Mark DeLuzio is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lean Horizons Consulting. He is also a former Corporate Officer and Vice President of Danaher Business System (DBS) for Danaher Corporation. Danaher has been recognized as the leading implementer of Lean globally and has been rated as the 3rd most profitable US stock over the last 30 years. Mark is also credited with developing the first Lean Accounting process in the United States for Danaher’s Jake Brake Division, where he served as their Chief Financial Officer. Mark is the author of “Turn Waste into Wealth,” which offers practical advice for those considering a Lean transformation and “Flatlined – Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to do About It”, which offers the lessons learned from Mark’s association with hundreds of Lean transformations on a global basis.

    Links:

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    Click Here For mark Deluzio’s Website




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    • 57 min
    Administrative Lean And The Summit

    Administrative Lean And The Summit

    What You’ll Learn:

    In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the potential of Lean in government administration. They emphasize the relevance of Lean principles in various administrative settings, including government and industry, and showcase advanced manufacturing and supply chain practices. They address challenges in implementing continuous improvement, such as entrenched processes and resistance to change, and stress the importance of process automation, work visualization, performance metrics, and goal setting to drive positive change.

    About the Guest: 

    Shayne Daughenbaugh is a seasoned Process Improvement Project Manager with over 5 years of experience at the State of Nebraska, holding the distinction of a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. They specialize in leading successful organizational change and implementing lean process improvement strategies, focusing on streamlining efforts and enhancing efficiency. With a strong background in operations management and lighting efficiency, Shayne's expertise extends beyond the professional realm, encompassing a decade-long commitment as a Pastor, demonstrating versatile skills in mentorship and strategic planning. 

    Patrick Adams is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.

     

    Links:

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams LinkedIn⁠

    Click Here For The Lean Solutions Summit⁠


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    • 28 min
    Prioritizing The Wrong Work

    Prioritizing The Wrong Work

    What You’ll Learn:

    In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich discuss how prioritizing the wrong work can hamper growth and stifle development within
    organizations. 

     

    By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reassessing priorities, and leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools, teams can navigate away from misaligned tasks and toward impactful endeavors, ensuring both
    organizational success and individual fulfillment.

     

    About the Guest: 

    Emma Bint is the Managing Director of High CI Ltd.
    Graduating with a Master of Laws degree, and two post graduate certificates in leadership, Emma went on to certify as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and found her passion for Continuous Improvement. For the last 12 years, she has had extensive CI experience working in the service side of Lean such as customer service, sales, after sales, administration, operations, finance, logistics and
    shared services. Emma has worked for global oganizations, leading her own team of CI, OpEx and RPA specialists, but also used her CI skills to help develop
    leadership teams, transform processes, and create functional CI strategies for growth and culture change. Her experience has culminated in setting up a new company which provides professional continuous improvement solutions known as High CI Ltd.

     

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    Emma Bint’s Website

    ⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald’s LinkedIn⁠

    ⁠Click Here For Andy Olrich’s LinkedIn⁠

     











































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    • 43 min
    Unleashing the Power of Continuous Learning: The Lean Solutions Summit

    Unleashing the Power of Continuous Learning: The Lean Solutions Summit

    What You’ll Learn:
    In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the importance of continuous learning in Lean and improvement cultures, discussing the upcoming Lean Solutions Summit with TED-like presentations and
    team-building excursions. 
     They invite listeners to attend the summit, highlighting
    discounted pricing for groups and students, and discuss various team-building activities and tours aimed at promoting positive change and improvement.
     
    About the Guest: 
    Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in
    engineering trades, services, manufacturing, mining and logistics processes and support. With qualifications in Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma, he
    is also a Certified Scrum Master. Andy finds fulfillment in witnessing the positive outcomes that result from teams collaboratively working towards shared and individual goals.
    Patrick Adams is an internationally recognized
    leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing
    ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.
     
    Links:
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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams LinkedIn⁠
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    • 43 min
    Using Strategic Influence to Enhance Lean Practices and Build High-Performing Teams

    Using Strategic Influence to Enhance Lean Practices and Build High-Performing Teams

    What You’ll Learn:

    In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Patrick Adams discuss the importance of strategic influence in Lean adoption, highlighting the need to show rather than tell, celebrate small victories, involve people in decision-making, and connect the dots between actions and outcomes. 

     By engaging employees and demonstrating the impact of changes at personal, team, and organizational levels, leaders can foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive sustainable change.

     About the Guest: 

    Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership
    Coach with MCD Consulting, her own business since 2018. She specializes in Lean deployment across various non-manufacturing sectors, employing a strategic, enthusiastic, and empathetic approach. Using collaborative methods, Catherine guides individuals and organizations from short-term reactive working to long-term strategic thinking.

    Patrick Adams is an internationally recognized
    leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment. Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing
    ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap. 

    Links:

    ⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald’s LinkedIn⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams’ LinkedIn⁠

     

    For Feedback, Email jr.adams@findleansolutions.com

     











































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    • 45 min
    Beyond Waste Elimination

    Beyond Waste Elimination

    What You’ll Learn:

    In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss process management as it emerges as a pivotal mechanism for organizational efficiency. 

     Unlike mere process mapping or SOP creation, it involves continual optimization aligned with overarching goals. Effective leadership, systematic frameworks, and technological integration are key drivers, while challenges
    such as employee engagement and communication clarity must be navigated for successful implementation.



    About the Guest: 

    Matt Spears is a business improvement professional with a passion for leading change and transforming the way value is created. Because customer value is created through business processes, Matt was necessarily drawn to the world of process management. Matt currently serves as a Senior Solutions Engineer for Nintex – a leading process management and automation software company. In his
    current role, Matt has the privilege of helping organizations achieve operational excellence through business process management. 



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    • 47 min

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