A frontline-driven approach to process improvement — 10 steps, 7 tools, and sustainable results without the complexity of Lean or Six Sigma.
Each letter represents a core principle — together they form a complete system for frontline-led, leadership-supported transformation. The final E stands for Engage — the secret ingredient that makes every other step work.
Candid, anonymous feedback is the foundation. Trust is what unlocks the real ideas your frontline team holds but rarely shares upward.
Unlike Lean or Six Sigma, SIMPLE creates consistent, repeatable input cycles that give leaders a true read on the ground truth.
Great teams build their own momentum. The leader's job is to remove obstacles — not direct every move.
Every great success story has an underdog. Promote the ideas that surface and watch individuals and the organization grow together.
The best leadership books all converge on one truth: trust your team, engage their ideas, and implement what they bring forward.
Engagement is the secret ingredient that makes everything else work. SIMPLE embeds it into your culture — not as a program, but as a way of operating. The E is your commitment to Engage every person, every session, every time.
Facilitate a SIMPLE session in real time. Collect anonymous feedback, brainstorm solutions, vote on priorities, and track progress — all in one place.
SIMPLE pairs with best-in-class platforms to deliver each phase of the process — from anonymous feedback to task management to team communication.
Contact the Drake Magers team to schedule your first SIMPLE session. We'll guide you through every step.