Darren Dolcemascolo on Coaching Leaders to Build Problem Solvers

What separates companies that try Lean from those that live it? In this episode, Keith Norris sits down with Darren Dolcemascolo, co-founder and managing partner of EMS Consulting Group, to talk about what it really takes to create sustainable improvement. From his early career in operations to helping hundreds of organizations transform through Lean, Darren shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, engagement, and how to keep the momentum going when improvement fatigue sets in.

🔺 Why culture—not tools—determines the success of Lean initiatives

🔺 How to teach problem-solving as a daily practice, not a one-time project

🔺 Why humility and curiosity  ...