What a robot lawn mower can teach us about the future of Lean
In my last piece, I spoke about how Lean is evolving — from improving how work is done to questioning whether the work needs to exist at all.
What I’ve learned helping small businesses make digital work
Lean has been at the heart of my working life for most of my career, although it wasn’t always called Lean. Earlier on, it went by names like…
European Digital Innovation Hubs: Accelerating digital adoption for traditional businesses
Digital transformation is already reshaping how businesses operate. While some companies are just starting their digital journey, more and…
Unlocking Digital Support for SMEs: A Practical Guide
Running a business today is more difficult than ever. Owners face challenges ranging from staff shortages and rising costs to new regulations and…
From scoreboards to spreadsheets: The evolution of data in sport and business
As we move into the All-Ireland Championship season, anyone following GAA or professional sport can’t help but notice the growing role of data.
Going Lean, Green, and Digital: Business supports and grants for SMEs
Small businesses operate in a complex and dynamic environment, and need to ensure they remain financially healthy, environmentally friendly…
AI and the small business: From buzzword to bottom line
Artificial intelligence has moved from the research lab to the shop counter, but many Irish SMEs still see it as something for large corporations…
Digitalisation in small businesses: A practical approach
As digitalisation continues to reshape the business landscape, small businesses face a unique set of challenges in adopting new technologies.
LeanBPI: Driving digital transformation
For over a decade, LeanBPI has been a key player in helping Irish SMEs integrate digital solutions for improved business efficiency.
Lean Thinking Helps Irish Founders Clear the Admin Fog | LeanBPI
LeanBPI launched the LEO Lean for Business programme in 2015. See how Irish Onion Company, Marketing Eye, Profix and MAAS Precision transformed their operations.
How European Digital Innovation Hubs Help Irish SMEs Adopt AI | LeanBPI
As featured in The Sunday Times. Irish SMEs use free European Digital Innovation Hubs to explore AI — including two LeanBPI clients, Profix and Spirit Clothing.
Young Guns Lean into Technology to Transform the Family Legacy | LeanBPI in the Sunday Times
Sunday Times feature on how the next generation is using digital tools to modernise family businesses — from hostels to joinery, construction to industrial cleaning — through the LEO Digital Consultancy programme.