The Lean Solutions Podcast

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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.

  1. The First 90 Days of Lean: What Actually Matters (Part 1)

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    The First 90 Days of Lean: What Actually Matters (Part 1)

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Patrick Adams and Shane Daughenbaugh explore what the first 90 days should look like after discovering Lean or stepping into a new organization. Once someone understands the principles of continuous improvement, what should they actually do first? They discuss how your approach must shift depending on your level of influence. Whether you’re an executive, middle manager, or individual contributor, rushing into tools and events can create resistance instead of momentum. They advise spending time in direct reports' roles, having one-on-one conversations, and documenting feedback to identify common issues and improve processes. They also highlight the value of using emotions as flags and leveraging AI to analyze data for better decision-making. They agree on the importance of empathy and trust-building in leadership. Key Takeaways Your Role Determines Your StrategyStart with Listening, Not ImplementingCulture Before ToolsPerspective Changes EverythingLinks: Lean Solutions 2026 Summit Lean Solutions Website ⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh’s LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams’ LinkedIn⁠⁠

    16 min
  2. Going from Strategy to Starting

    10 FEB

    Going from Strategy to Starting

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald explore what happens after the strategy day is over. Once goals are set, how do organizations move from planning to real execution? They highlight the challenges of managing too many goals and the necessity of engaging teams in the strategy process.  They unpack why teams often struggle—not because they lack ideas—but because they have too many priorities and not enough clarity on where to start. The discussion focuses on practical frameworks for filtering, prioritizing, and executing goals in a way that aligns strategy with daily work. Key Takeaways: Teams don’t struggle from a lack of ideas—they struggle from too many priorities.Don’t start where it’s exciting—start where it’s expensive.Use structure to remove subjectivity.Links: Lean Solutions 2026 Summit Lean Solutions Website ⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald’s LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Andy Olrich’s LinkedIn⁠⁠

    30 min
  3. Opportunities to Coach at Work

    3 FEB

    Opportunities to Coach at Work

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss what coaching in the workplace really means. Why it’s far more than a buzzword. The conversation breaks down the difference between coaching, training, and mentoring, and explains how coaching serves as a powerful leadership approach for developing people, building trust, and sustaining continuous improvement. They emphasize how coaching shows up in day-to-day work through huddles, Gemba walks, and one-on-ones, and how lean tools like PDCA naturally support a coaching mindset. Key Takeaways Coaching is a leadership approach, not an event.Coaching is different from training and mentoring.Every day work creates coaching opportunities.LinksLean Solutions 2026 Summit Lean Solutions Website ⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh’s LinkedIn⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald’s LinkedIn⁠⁠

    33 min
  4. Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions: Part 2

    27 ENE

    Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions: Part 2

    What You’ll Learn:  The second half dives deeper into the people side of continuous improvement. Dave explains how Nemawashi and intentional conversations help build alignment, trust, and momentum. Listeners learn why asking thoughtful questions—like “who else should we talk to?”—can naturally expand buy-in and lead to better decisions. The episode wraps with reflections on leadership, learning, and staying connected within the Lean community. Key Takeaways: How Nemawashi helps build buy-in naturallyWhy asking “who else should we talk to?” strengthens decisions and alignmentHuman, Pet, and Animal Nutrition Company: Website Click Here for Dave Kippen's LinkedInLean Solutions Website

    17 min
  5. Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions

    20 ENE

    Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions

    What You'll Learn: In the first half of the episode, the conversation focuses on the foundations of effective change and project success. Dave shares insights on the importance of executive support, strong project management, and understanding the real problems teams are trying to solve. The discussion highlights why improvement efforts often stall and how leaders can create clarity by engaging the right stakeholders early. Key Takeaways: Why executive support can make or break improvement effortsHow a clear problem definition sets the foundation for successLinks: Click Here for Dave Kippen's LinkedInHuman, Pet, and Animal Nutrition Company: WebsiteLean Solutions Website

    14 min
  6. Goal Setting That Sticks: Lean Your Way to Success in 2026

    13 ENE

    Goal Setting That Sticks: Lean Your Way to Success in 2026

    The Lean Solutions Podcast hosts start off season 5 by addressing a common challenge: setting goals is easy, but making them stick is not. They emphasize that meaningful goal setting requires clarity, alignment, and intention, warning that vague goals and misaligned priorities often lead teams off track. From the start, they frame goals as something that must connect directly to daily work and organizational purpose. They go on to highlight the importance of systems like leader standard work and visual management to support consistent execution. The hosts stress accountability rooted in psychological safety, regular check-ins, and a focused set of three to five goals supported by leading indicators. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to put these ideas into practice and ensure their goals align with both their organization’s objectives and culture.

    1 h 1 min
  7. Four Habits Every Leader Needs to Bring Into 2026

    30/12/2025

    Four Habits Every Leader Needs to Bring Into 2026

    What You’ll Learn: Join the Lean Solutions Podcast hosts as they discuss the importance of reflection and goal-setting for 2026. They shared personal reflections on habits, such as overcooking presentations and non-use of talent, and the significance of being grounded and customer-focused. The team also discussed the eight wastes of lean to identify and improve personal habits. Links: Lean Solutions 2026 Summit Lean Solutions Website ⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald’s LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here For Andy Olrich’s LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh’s LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams’ LinkedIn⁠⁠

    47 min
  8. Why Leaders Need Standard Work at Every Level

    23/12/2025

    Why Leaders Need Standard Work at Every Level

    What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams interviews Natalie Howden, a new team member at Lean Solutions, about her career journey and the importance of standard work in Lean environments. Natalie shares her background in pharmaceuticals, lithium-ion, and office furniture, highlighting her transition from a scientist to a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. She emphasizes the value of standard work in achieving consistency and improving processes, using examples from her experience. About the Guest: As an Executive Lean Coach at Lean Solutions, Natalie Howden helps organizations transform how they operate by reducing waste, accelerating flow, and embedding continuous improvement into everyday culture. Lean Solutions’ mission is to empower people through training, coaching, and talent solutions. Building the skills, systems, and culture needed for sustainable success. Partnering with organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, services, and professional industries, Natalie identifies inefficiencies and quality gaps and applies proven lean tools to redesign processes and deliver greater value with fewer resources. Through coaching leaders and teams, she builds lasting problem-solving capabilities and drives sustained performance by aligning systems, structures, and behaviors with lean thinking. Links: Natalie Howden's LinkedIn Lean Solutions 2026 Summit Lean Solutions Website

    34 min
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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.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Patrick Adams
  • Años en activo
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    268
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Patrick Adams
  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Lean Solutions Podcast

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