Lead Unleashed
A program for top-tier executives grappling with bottlenecks in scale and productivity
Transform operational hurdles into springboards for corporate achievement and self-propelled advancement.
About Me
Darren Harbst
Darren Harbst has over 35 years of leadership experience and over 23 years of Lean Transformation experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Healthcare. He spent over 12 years in the US Army as a Commissioned Officer and served in 2 combat deployments to the Middle East. After his military service, Darren has held various leadership positions from front line team leader to Senior Vice President of Operations for a Global Distribution and Manufacturing company. He has delivered breakthrough business results by focusing on developing leaders in the fundamentals of change management and lean continuous improvement.
Darren learned the lean transformation approach to continuous improvement over his 9 years at Danaher - one of the most well known and recognized Lean Manufacturing organizations in the US. He was certified as a Master Blackbelt in various Lean tools while he worked at Danaher. After working at Danaher, Darren jumped at the opportunity to go into Healthcare to refine his Lean Transformation skills in a different industry. In the Primary Care setting, using his Lean Transformation and Leadership skills, Darren was directly involved in developing a "Care Model" for a Family Medicine Practice that was subsequently spread across the entire Primary Care portion of the 2nd largest privately held Healthcare company in the US. Recently, he has implemented a Lean Transformation at a global distribution company while also setting up a manufacturing operation from scratch in Vietnam.
Darren's approach is simple - focus on developing the Leaders of the organization in critical leadership skills and lean transformation fundamentals, and then coach them as they teach their teams to drive continuous improvements as self-directed teams that are empowered to solve problems for themselves. Darren focuses 80% of his time on the leadership and only 15-20% of his time on the lean tools - this is what makes him unique as a Lean Leadership Coach.
Darren Harbst has over 35 years of leadership experience and over 23 years of Lean Transformation experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Healthcare. He spent over 12 years in the US Army as a Commissioned Officer and served in 2 combat deployments to the Middle East. After his military service, Darren has held various leadership positions from front line team leader to Senior Vice President of Operations for a Global Distribution and Manufacturing company. He has delivered breakthrough business results by focusing on developing leaders in the fundamentals of change management and lean continuous improvement.
Darren learned the lean transformation approach to continuous improvement over his 9 years at Danaher - one of the most well known and recognized Lean Manufacturing organizations in the US. He was certified as a Master Blackbelt in various Lean tools while he worked at Danaher. After working at Danaher, Darren jumped at the opportunity to go into Healthcare to refine his Lean Transformation skills in a different industry.
In the Primary Care setting, using his Lean Transformation and Leadership skills, Darren was directly involved in developing a "Care Model" for a Family Medicine Practice that was subsequently spread across the entire Primary Care portion of the 2nd largest privately held Healthcare company in the US. Recently, he has implemented a Lean Transformation at a global distribution company while also setting up a manufacturing operation from scratch in Vietnam.
Darren's approach is simple - focus on developing the Leaders of the organization in critical leadership skills and lean transformation fundamentals, and then coach them as they teach their teams to drive continuous improvements as self-directed teams that are empowered to solve problems for themselves. Darren focuses 80% of his time on the leadership and only 15-20% of his time on the lean tools - this is what makes him unique as a Lean Leadership Coach.
About Me
Darren Harbst
Darren Harbst has over 35 years of leadership experience and over 23 years of Lean Transformation experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Healthcare. He spent over 12 years in the US Army as a Commissioned Officer and served in 2 combat deployments to the Middle East. After his military service, Darren has held various leadership positions from front line team leader to Senior Vice President of Operations for a Global Distribution and Manufacturing company. He has delivered breakthrough business results by focusing on developing leaders in the fundamentals of change management and lean continuous improvement.
Darren learned the lean transformation approach to continuous improvement over his 9 years at Danaher - one of the most well known and recognized Lean Manufacturing organizations in the US. He was certified as a Master Blackbelt in various Lean tools while he worked at Danaher. After working at Danaher, Darren jumped at the opportunity to go into Healthcare to refine his Lean Transformation skills in a different industry. In the Primary Care setting, using his Lean Transformation and Leadership skills, Darren was directly involved in developing a "Care Model" for a Family Medicine Practice that was subsequently spread across the entire Primary Care portion of the 2nd largest privately held Healthcare company in the US. Recently, he has implemented a Lean Transformation at a global distribution company while also setting up a manufacturing operation from scratch in Vietnam.
Darren's approach is simple - focus on developing the Leaders of the organization in critical leadership skills and lean transformation fundamentals, and then coach them as they teach their teams to drive continuous improvements as self-directed teams that are empowered to solve problems for themselves. Darren focuses 80% of his time on the leadership and only 15-20% of his time on the lean tools - this is what makes him unique as a Lean Leadership Coach.
Darren Harbst
Darren Harbst has over 35 years of leadership experience and over 23 years of Lean Transformation experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Healthcare. He spent over 12 years in the US Army as a Commissioned Officer and served in 2 combat deployments to the Middle East. After his military service, Darren has held various leadership positions from front line team leader to Senior Vice President of Operations for a Global Distribution and Manufacturing company. He has delivered breakthrough business results by focusing on developing leaders in the fundamentals of change management and lean continuous improvement.
Darren learned the lean transformation approach to continuous improvement over his 9 years at Danaher - one of the most well known and recognized Lean Manufacturing organizations in the US. He was certified as a Master Blackbelt in various Lean tools while he worked at Danaher. After working at Danaher, Darren jumped at the opportunity to go into Healthcare to refine his Lean Transformation skills in a different industry. In the Primary Care setting, using his Lean Transformation and Leadership skills, Darren was directly involved in developing a "Care Model" for a Family Medicine Practice that was subsequently spread across the entire Primary Care portion of the 2nd largest privately held Healthcare company in the US. Recently, he has implemented a Lean Transformation at a global distribution company while also setting up a manufacturing operation from scratch in Vietnam.
Darren's approach is simple - focus on developing the Leaders of the organization in critical leadership skills and lean transformation fundamentals, and then coach them as they teach their teams to drive continuous improvements as self-directed teams that are empowered to solve problems for themselves. Darren focuses 80% of his time on the leadership and only 15-20% of his time on the lean tools - this is what makes him unique as a Lean Leadership Coach.
ho Is It For?
A Senior Operations leader in the Distribution Industry facing growth and performance challenges.
Keen on developing effective change management skills and abilities to drive sustainable process improvements.
Looking to enhance your career progression and boost business success, thereby leading to personal fulfillment.
ho Is It Not For?
Not in a Senior Operations leadership role within the Distribution Industry.
Unwilling or resistant to adapt to new changes and operational processes.
Not focused on enhancing your leadership skills or career progression, or achieving personal fulfillment through success in your business.
MODULE ONE
Foundations of Operational Excellence
OUTCOME
You’ll build mastery in fundamental lean principles, enabling you to bring your company's operational standards to new heights.
DESCRIPTION
Embark on an enlightening journey, shattering understandings of operational excellence. Empowering you to identify inefficiencies and trigger effective process improvements through time-tested lean management tools.
MODULE TWO
Advanced Leadership Development
OUTCOME
You’ll hone effective leadership skills and style, specially crafted to suit real-world distribution operations.
DESCRIPTION
You’ll evolve your leadership capabilities, influence, and inspire your team like never before. Through immersive exercises, simulating critical decision-making and conflict resolution scenarios.
MODULE THREE
Strategic Change Management
OUTCOME
You’ll acquire proficiency in enforcing changes with fewer hiccups and garner increased cooperation from your teams.
DESCRIPTION
Conquer the art of implanting positive change across the board. Effectively manoeuvre team resistance, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained growth.
MODULE FOUR
Scaling Operations for Growth
OUTCOME
You’ll adapt strategies to scale up operations, without compromising on execution or quality.
DESCRIPTION
Obtain the know-how to strategize your operations for sustainable growth. Through experimental forecasting, we'll prepare you for dynamic market demands and ensure agility at every stage.
MODULE FIVE
Sustaining Improvements and Innovation
OUTCOME
You’ll infuse a proactive culture in your team that not only recognises the value of sustained improvements but also places a premium on innovation.
DESCRIPTION
Instil within your team a drive for continuous improvement and innovation. Experience breakthroughs by constructing creative solutions to complex operational challenges, ensuring the longevity of smart improved changes.
MODULE SIX
Career Advancement Strategies
OUTCOME
You’ll define a clear path for your career advancement and cultivate an enhanced personal brand in and beyond your current role.
DESCRIPTION
Capture tools to escalate your professional profile and reputation. Through personal branding workshops to marketing tactics, learn to communicate your value effectively and leverage every opportunity that comes your way.
MODULE SEVEN
Work-Life Harmony
OUTCOME
You’ll achieve an appreciated balance between demanding leadership roles and fulfilling personal life responsibilities.
DESCRIPTION
Learn to balance your leadership role with personal life responsibilities. With progressive strategies that facilitate time management and stress reduction, you'll find harmony between occupational achievements and personal fulfillment.
MODULE EIGHT
Legacy Leadership and Coaching Others
OUTCOME
You’ll gain the ability to coach and mentor future leaders, reinforcing your mark and influence within your industry.
DESCRIPTION
Transition from leading to empowering others by fostering growth of future leaders. With a focus on refining your coaching skills, ensure the continuation of operational excellence in your realm, leaving an imprint that stands the test of time.
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