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The Lean Solutions Podcast

Patrick Adams
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Principles
Lean
Lean Management
Leadership Development
Failure
Process Improvement
Employee Engagement
Operational Excellence
Lean Leadership
Lean Thinking
Kaizen
Project Management
Communication
Military Leadership
Cultural Change
Lean Transformation
Emotional Intelligence

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.

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Latest Episodes

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Patrick Adams sits down with John Dyer to explore the thinking behind the Lean Excellence World Championship and why it has become one of the most engaging learning experiences at the Lean Solution... more

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Catherine McDonald sits down with Kathy Miller to explore why successful transformations are driven by people, not just processes.

You'll learn how trust, meaningful ... more

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh welcome Michael Parent to discuss SIPOC, one of the most effective tools for understanding and improving business processes. Michael explains how SIPOC (S... more

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the practical realities of capturing, creating, and deploying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in fast-growing organizations. Drawing from Sha... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Miller
Leadership expert, author, former global vice president of Parker Lean system
Various manufacturing organizations including Vertive, Rolls-Royce Defense, Parker Hannifin
Episode: Leading with MORE
Michael Parent
Leader and coach with expertise in leading change and mentoring executives towards operational excellence; certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Episode: SIPOC: start improvement right
Rich Sheridan
CEO, co-founder, chief storyteller at Menlo Innovations
Menlo Innovations
Episode: Leadership That Lasts: Respect, Stability, and the Human Side of Excellence
Joe Dyer
President of Disher Corp.
Disher Corp.
Episode: Leadership That Lasts: Respect, Stability, and the Human Side of Excellence
Jason Schroeder
COO of Elevate Construction
Elevate Construction
Episode: Leadership That Lasts: Respect, Stability, and the Human Side of Excellence
Beth Carrington
President and master coach at Carrington Consulting; certified Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata master coach
Carrington Consulting
Episode: From Action Plans to Experiments
Jonathan Pride
Transformational leadership strategist, US Army veteran, creator of the SOAR mindset
SOAR mindset / Caterpillar Leadership
Episode: Unlocking Potential on the Frontline
Cindy Darnell
Director of Operational Excellence at Element (tick industry: testing, inspection, and certification)
Element
Episode: Better Behaviors, Better Outcomes: How Leaders Drive Change
John S. Broadbent
Founder/consultant specializing in industrial data and digital transformation
Realize Potential
Episode: Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 2)

Hosts

Patrick Adams
Host focusing on lean transformations and leadership in continuous improvement.
Shayne Daughenbaugh
Co-host with focus on practical lean leadership and frontline engagement.
Catherine McDonald
Guest and host collaborator focusing on Lean adoption, measurement, governance.
Andy Olrich
Co-host providing leadership and operational perspectives in manufacturing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Actionable conversations to move the needle in your organization

    Patrick continues to invite top-tier guests and stimulate conversations alongside his co-hosts that will help people dramatically improve their workplace and leadership. This show is a must-add to your mix if you live in the operations or manufacturing world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjc91793
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the episode w/ Jeff Shannon

    What a great podcast w/ Jeff. Would love for the team to have him join again and share his insight on daily huddles/daily management systems. Great energy, loved the story at the end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuanitaWagner
    United States2 years ago
  • Nigel Thurlow makes so many great points

    Thank you Patrick Adams for this brilliant discussion with Nigel Thurlow. There were so many great points made… and made in such a clear and entertaining way. Nigel’s honesty about his experiences working in Japanese culture…. the positives and the negatives… was refreshing to hear. His explanation of Scientific method related to PDCA .. and the ‘twist in the tail’ … the 3 versions… nice! Lean + Agile … such a powerful combo ! I recommmed any project managers, business leaders and anyone ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD_UK_LeanSixSigma
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Patrick is very knowledgeable with great guests and topics

    If you are interested in leadership and continuous improvement, definitely check out Patrick's podcast and subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brion H
    United States5 years ago
  • Value Stream Mapping

    Love this, along with the other short episodes. These provide concise and impactful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Nest Keeper
    United States5 years ago

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The show combines theory with approachable, hands-on examples.
Listeners get clear strategies and leadership guidance they can apply quickly.
Guests consistently bring high-level expertise and real-world stories.
Conversations are practical and actionable for driving workplace improvements.

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Leading with MORE
Q: What are a couple of immediate takeaways a listener could implement today to begin shifting norms toward a more inclusive, effective culture?
Begin with a 15-minute daily floor presence by leaders to observe, talk with frontline workers, and solicit one concrete improvement from them; follow up on those suggestions and maintain PDCA cycles to build momentum and trust.
Leading with MORE
Q: So how do you approach transformation when others don't see what you see, and it's your job to shape behaviors and habits across the organization?
Start with a consistent, transparent vision, involve people in the process from the beginning, and use active listening to address resistance. Create a culture where people feel safe to raise issues, and empower them to own the improvements so the change becomes part of the system.
SIPOC: start improvement right
Q: Where in the project lifecycle should SIPOC be introduced and how flexible is its use?
SIPOC should be introduced early, ideally before detailed process mapping, and it can be adapted to different project needs; some teams start with the customer, others at the process, but it consistently helps keep scope tight and aligned with customer value.
SIPOC: start improvement right
Q: What does SIPOC stand for and what tool is it exactly?
SIPOC stands for suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, and customers, and it serves as a high-level visual tool to define the scope and boundaries of a process before diving into deeper mapping or analysis.
Leadership That Lasts: Respect, Stability, and the Human Side of Excellence
Q: What are you seeing in the industry when it comes to technology and AI and how that's tied to innovation and what does that mean for people?
Leaders should guide with a human-centered approach, recognizing that AI and automation are long-running trends and that success hinges on respect for people, empathy, and ongoing learning rather than replacing workers.

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Recent guests on The Lean Solutions Podcast include:

1. Kathy Miller
2. Michael Parent
3. Rich Sheridan
4. Joe Dyer
5. Jason Schroeder
6. Beth Carrington
7. Jonathan Pride
8. Cindy Darnell

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