Lean Methodologies and Practices

In this event, learn how to apply Lean methodologies and practices in your business to build value, foster innovation, and create agility. This session will outline practical applications for transforming your business. It is the first in a series of events about building value for your business.

This event is hosted by 20Fathoms in partnership with Breneman Advisors.

Event format:

This is an in-person event and there is no charge to attend.

Space is limited. Please register.

Who should attend:

Business owners, idea-stage entrepreneurs, and early-stage entrepreneurs

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of Lean
• How Lean can transform your business and build value
• How Lean fosters innovation and agility

About the presenter:

Dr. Patricia Malone is a CPA, CMA, and Certified Professional Facilitator. She works primarily with organizations and individuals to help them reach their highest potential through the practices of organization development, strategy facilitation, leadership, and operational excellence.

Dr. Malone has served as CFO, COO, and SR Transformation leader in both small and large private equity and publicly held organizations and has worked with teams all over the world to develop strategy, streamline and manage business processes, facilitate, and implement lean projects, and create and drive operational excellence programs. Her dissertation research was focused on developing a theory and emergent framework for creating strategic capacity, which is defined as the ability of an organization or individual to obtain its vision, mission, and goals. To that end, she helps individuals and organizations create purpose and meaningful results for positive change.

She earned a Doctorate in Business (DBA) from Lawrence Technological Institute, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from The Ohio State University, and a BA in Accounting and Finance from Wright State University. In her free time, she adventures with her husband of 25 years and her two children, bikes, meditates, gardens, and hikes.

About 20Fathoms

20Fathoms is the home of technology and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. We catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship through startup incubation services, business workshops, community partnership, and a vibrant coworking space. We also remove barriers and accelerate career growth through tech career training, talent acquisition, and the advancement of regional strategic initiatives.