What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, host Patrick Adams is joined by continuous improvement leader Brian DeVries to explore the Kaizen Kit. A hands-on toolkit developed to make lean continuous improvement more accessible and actionable. Created for practical, experience-based learning, the kit includes a set of tools, guided training, and access to a live community of practitioners. Brian shares insights from his career, highlighting the limitations of traditional slide-based training and the power of interactive, real-world application. Together, they discuss how the Kaizen Kit bridges the gap between theory and practice in a way that truly engages teams and drives lasting change.
About the Guest:
Brian is a global leader with over 13 years of experience in driving lean strategy and assessments within manufacturing, food processing, and distribution facilities. Industries served in his career include agriculture, office furniture, food & beverage, golf course maintenance, and insurance. He is dedicated to improving lives through continuous improvement work and focuses on his core values of Happiness, Empathy, and Hope.
Professionally, Brian has been recognized in the lean industry, having been featured on podcasts, served as an elected member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Lean Consortium from 2016-2020, and spoken at various conferences, including the 2016 Lean Six Sigma World Conference where his team won the Project of the Year award. He prides himself on empowering those he works with to change their lives and continues to seek opportunities to inspire others.