Welcome to The Problem Solver’s Dojo
A monthly practice space for bold thinkers, team builders, and everyday problem solvers.
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This isn’t a webinar.
It’s a dojo—a space to train, experiment, and grow.
Each month, we’ll meet virtually to explore real-life strategies that help you work smarter, save time, and lead with more clarity.
In these sessions, you’ll learn how to:
Define the right problems before jumping to solutions
Create systems that save time and reduce frustration
Eliminate waste and work more efficiently
Run experiments to make progress without perfection
Use tools that help you focus, move forward, and lead with intention
Whether you’re leading a team, managing a project, running a business—or just tired of spinning in circles and ready to do things differently—this space is for you.
What to Expect
Live, practical sessions—not theory dumps
Tactical tools you can use immediately
A supportive community of solvers, builders, and curious leaders
Zero cost. No sales pitch. Just real practice.
Check out our upcoming sessions!
Understanding your Customer’s Problems
September 25, 2:00 - 3:00 CST
Live on Zoom
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Leadership as the Foundation of Lean Culture
October 21, 2:00 - 3:00 CST
Live on Zoom
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Strategy
Planning
November 25, 2:00 - 3:00 CST
Live on Zoom
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Previous Events
Leader Standard Work
In August’s session, we explored Leader Standard Work (LSW)—the foundation for sustaining change and leading on purpose. Together, we unpacked how traditional LSW (rooted in Toyota’s Gemba walks) helps leaders confirm processes, coach with curiosity, and signal that “this change matters.” From there, we expanded the lens to include Inner LSW (the habits and values that ground us) and Leadership Standard Work (the daily and weekly routines that make leadership consistent and trustworthy).
Participants shared real-world challenges and insights—from the struggle of “bragging on green but blowing past red,” to the reminder that “if you’re not leading yourself, it’s really hard to lead others.” We didn’t just talk checklists—we talked behaviors, routines, and how aligning all three layers of LSW turns leadership into the engine of transformation.
Standards That Stick
In July’s session, we dug into one of the most overlooked—but essential—tools for problem solving: standards. Together, we unpacked why so many problems trace back to a missing, unclear, or outdated standard—and how good standards create clarity, consistency, and trust. Participants explored the difference between SOPs, standard work, and leader standard work, drew inspiration from The Checklist Manifesto, and tackled real-world scenarios to practice diagnosing breakdowns. We didn’t just talk process—we talked people, trust, and the role of leadership in making standards stick.
Defining Success & Measuring What Matters
In our kickoff session, we explored what success really looks like—for ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. Participants learned how to use the Daily Management Tier Board to track meaningful progress, apply the Progress Principle to boost motivation, and design small, actionable experiments. We challenged traditional metrics and surfaced new ways to measure what matters—like curiosity, emotional state, and daily habits.