Services

Services & Training Options

Flexible engagement models designed to meet your organization where it is

Lightning Problem Solving offers consulting, training, and certification through flexible engagement models. Programs can be delivered remotely, on-site, or through a hybrid approach—depending on your goals, timeline, and team structure.

Each engagement is tailored to the organization, ensuring practical impact and lasting capability.

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Consulting Services

Remote & Hybrid Consulting

Structured problem-solving support delivered remotely or through a hybrid model combining virtual sessions with targeted on-site visits.

Best for:

Organizations needing fast momentum
Distributed teams
Ongoing coaching and support

Includes:

Problem framing and analysis
Guided root cause investigation
Coaching for internal teams
Action planning and follow-up

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On-Site Consulting Engagements

Hands-on, on-site problem solving and process improvement support for high-impact or complex challenges.

Best for:

Critical operational issues
Hands-on team engagement
Deep process evaluation

Includes:

On-site facilitation
Team workshops
Direct observation and analysis
Leadership alignment

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Training & Certification Programs

Lightning Problem Solving™ Methodology

Lightning Problem Solving™ Certification

Proprietary training and certification built to accelerate clarity and confidence when facing complex or ambiguous challenges.

Certification Levels

Apprentice

Foundational problem-solving tools and structured thinking.

Journeyman

Advanced application, facilitation, and coaching skills.

Master

Deep expertise in complex problem-solving and leadership-level facilitation.

Available formats:

Remote / hybrid
On-site (all levels of LPS™ certification require some on-site training)

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Why Lightning Problem Solving™ Method?

After decades of hands-on experience across global manufacturing operations, Tom recognized a gap between theory and execution. While many established methodologies provide powerful tools, they are often applied inconsistently or inefficiently in fast-paced production environments.

To address this, Tom developed Lightning Problem Solving™ Methods—a proprietary approach that synthesizes the most effective elements of industry-standard methodologies, refined through years of real-world application.

Rather than relying on any single framework, this approach:

Integrates proven concepts from multiple disciplines
Streamlines analysis for speed and clarity
Emphasizes practical implementation and sustainment
Adapts to the realities of modern manufacturing operations

Lightning Problem Solving™ Methods is not a replacement for established systems, but an evolution—built from experience, shaped by results, and designed to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes on the plant floor.