LEAN In Action: A One-Day Intensive with Patricia Malone during NMSW

Learn practical LEAN tools to streamline operations, cut waste, and boost profitability in this hands-on workshop for business owners

What if your business could run smoother, waste less time, and increase profitability — without adding more overhead?

Join us for a practical, hands-on introduction to LEAN methodology led by Patricia Malone, consultant at Breneman Advisors. In this one-day workshop, Patricia will break down what LEAN really means (beyond the buzzword) and how you can apply its principles immediately to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize value in your business.

What You’ll Learn:

• The core principles of LEAN and why they matter for small and mid-sized businesses
• How to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in your current operations
• Practical tools to improve workflows and team productivity
• Strategies to increase profitability by focusing on value creation
• How LEAN thinking can strengthen a new business idea from day one

This workshop is ideal for:

• Small and medium business owners
• Startup founders
• Operations managers
• Aspiring entrepreneurs refining a business concept
• Anyone who wants a smarter, more disciplined approach to running a business

You’ll leave with actionable insights — not theory — and a clearer roadmap for building a more efficient, resilient, and profitable organization.

Come ready to roll up your sleeves, rethink how work gets done, and walk away with tools you can use immediately.

Lunch is provided. Please email Maria at maria@20fathoms.org with any dietary needs (at least one week prior to event).

About 20Fathoms

Based in Traverse City, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education, business coaching, TCNewTech pitch competitions, access to capital, a vibrant coworking space, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/