Specializing in transformative leadership, Darren Harbst brings over three decades of leadership experience to his role as a professional coach. With mastery in Lean Transformation acquired across multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Healthcare, Darren's expertise establishes him as an authority in his field.
His impressive span of experience incorporates 12 years in the U.S Army as a Commissioned Officer and a progression of leadership roles culminating as the Senior Vice President of Operations in a Global Distribution and Manufacturing company. He is particularly distinct due to his Lean Master Blackbelt certification, earned during nine challenging years at Danaher.
Darren's mission centers on the development of organizational leaders. His priority remains the inculcation of critical leadership skills and lean transformation fundamentals. This mantras empowers Darren's clients with the ability to foster work environment where teams can self-direct and solve problems proactively, driving continuous improvements. Such a leader-centric approach, focusing predominantly on leadership with only a supplemental emphasis on Lean tools, sets Darren apart and underscores his effectiveness as a Lean Leadership Coach.