Hello, I'm Alex McAdam
I'm a Lean Coach and a huge fan of Personal and Leadership Development. I absolutely love developing workshop concepts and guiding teams to find their own solutions. I'm on an exciting journey of growth and I want to share what I learn along the way with you.
Lean Experience
10 Years
Industries
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Languages
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About Me
I have 10 years of experience facilitating successful Lean projects in different contexts.
Demonstrated track record for leading and driving process improvements that result in higher quality and enhanced employee and customer satisfaction. Expertise in developing and executing problem-solving workshops based on several methodologies.
Valuable forward-thinking member of the management team, servant leader and coach, who drives operational performance through timely application of lean tools and management standards.
Life’s unexpected turns forced me to pivot and reconsider numerous fundamental questions, sparking my interest in coaching and team development. With an MBA in coaching, mentoring, and leadership, complemented by 12 years of practical experience, I have honed my skills in these areas. As a father of two, I understand the importance of nurturing growth and potential in others.
I have a passion for self- improvement and Leadership and as part of this wand to share my learnings along the way. I hope to serve others in the process with in their developmental Journey.
Work Experience
Coperion K-tron Gmbh
Lean Leader
2023 — Present
Responsible for the implementation of the Operational Excellence arm of the Hillenbrand Operating Model (HOM), in partnership with global HOM and local site leadership.
Kantonsspital Aarau (KSA)
Project Leader Lean
2021 — 2023
Joint Leadership of the Lean Transformation at KSA. Roll-out of Lean principles and methodology with focus on Nursing wards to initiate a cultural change and empower front-line employees to improve their processes.
Swiss International Airlines
Lean Manager
2015 — 2021
Joint leadership of the Lean organisation, a collection of 25 Coaches distributed throughout the different divisions of the company. Leader of Lean Project Portfolio for operational divisions within the company
Education
2020 — 2023
University of York St. John 🇬🇧
Master of Business Adminitation
Coaching, Mentoring & Leaderhip
Grade: Distinction
Dissertation: How Leader behaviour influences the introduction of Lean methods on Hospital wards.pdf
2008 — 2011
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences 🇨🇭
BSc Business Administration
International Management & Economics
2004 — 2008
Universitiy of Bristol 🇬🇧
BSc Biological Sciences
Skills
Method Skills
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