AME Milwaukee 2026 International Conference
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Reimagining problem solving for the future of work
OVERVIEW
Most organizations invest heavily in problem-solving tools — yet struggle to sustain results because leadership behaviors and culture don’t evolve alongside the process.
This full-day immersive workshop blends leadership development and structured problem solving into one integrated experience. Designed like a Kaizen, participants move through real problem definition, hands-on application of tools, coaching conversations and rapid experimentation — all while examining how leadership behaviors, trust and clarity shape outcomes.
Rather than treating leadership training and process improvement as separate efforts, this experience intentionally weaves them together. Participants will work with real challenges, practice leading problem-solving conversations, and see firsthand how people systems and process systems either reinforce or undermine each other.
Throughout the day, reflection, small-group work and applied learning create momentum and insight. Attendees leave not just with tools, but with a deeper understanding of how to lead problem solving in a way that builds ownership, capability and engagement. The result is a future-ready approach to improvement — where process and people move forward together.
This full-day immersive workshop blends leadership development and structured problem solving into one integrated experience. Designed like a Kaizen, participants move through real problem definition, hands-on application of tools, coaching conversations and rapid experimentation — all while examining how leadership behaviors, trust and clarity shape outcomes.
Rather than treating leadership training and process improvement as separate efforts, this experience intentionally weaves them together. Participants will work with real challenges, practice leading problem-solving conversations, and see firsthand how people systems and process systems either reinforce or undermine each other.
Throughout the day, reflection, small-group work and applied learning create momentum and insight. Attendees leave not just with tools, but with a deeper understanding of how to lead problem solving in a way that builds ownership, capability and engagement. The result is a future-ready approach to improvement — where process and people move forward together.
Key Learning Objectives
1. Learn how to integrate leadership behaviors and structured problem solving to drive sustainable results.
2. Practice leading problem-solving conversations that build ownership, trust and capability — not dependency.
3. Apply practical tools and coaching techniques to real challenges in a Kaizen-style environment.
4. Leave with a concrete leadership and problem-solving experiment they can immediately apply in their organization.
5. Have FUN!
2. Practice leading problem-solving conversations that build ownership, trust and capability — not dependency.
3. Apply practical tools and coaching techniques to real challenges in a Kaizen-style environment.
4. Leave with a concrete leadership and problem-solving experiment they can immediately apply in their organization.
5. Have FUN!
PresenterS
Sarah Tilkens
CEO
THE KPI LAB
Sarah Tilkens and Leah Roe are transformation partners who help organizations move beyond fixing problems to intentionally building problem solvers. Together, they design immersive, Kaizen-style experiences that blend operational excellence, leadership behavior and culture change. Tilkens brings deep experience in lean, operational excellence and strategy, having led large-scale transformation work inside complex organizations.
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CEO
THE KPI LAB
Sarah Tilkens and Leah Roe are transformation partners who help organizations move beyond fixing problems to intentionally building problem solvers. Together, they design immersive, Kaizen-style experiences that blend operational excellence, leadership behavior and culture change. Tilkens brings deep experience in lean, operational excellence and strategy, having led large-scale transformation work inside complex organizations.
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LEAH ROE
FOUNDER
THE PERK
Leah Roe brings a powerful culture and leadership lens, specializing in trust, clarity and the human behaviors that determine whether change actually sticks.
Their partnership bridges rigor and humanity — tools and mindset, systems and behavior. The result is a future-focused approach to transformation that feels practical, human-centered and immediately actionable, helping leaders build cultures that can adapt, learn and solve problems continuously.
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FOUNDER
THE PERK
Leah Roe brings a powerful culture and leadership lens, specializing in trust, clarity and the human behaviors that determine whether change actually sticks.
Their partnership bridges rigor and humanity — tools and mindset, systems and behavior. The result is a future-focused approach to transformation that feels practical, human-centered and immediately actionable, helping leaders build cultures that can adapt, learn and solve problems continuously.
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Commitment to learning and growth
People-centric leadership
Level: Intermediate
