How We Built a $200M Testing Operation in 12 Months—During a Global Crisis: What SHIELD Illinois Taught Me About Scaling Fast Without Losing Control

How we built a $200M statewide COVID testing operation from scratch—in just 12 months.

Case Studies, Operations StrategyLen MusielakApril 2, 2025Crisis Operations, COVID Response, Public Health Logistics, Startup at Scale, Government PartnershipsComment

Beyond the Scorecard: How We Built a Global Distributor Management System for Abbott Point of Care

How an EMBA project became the foundation for scalable ops built on trust and performance.

Case Studies, Operations StrategyLen MusielakApril 2, 2025Global Operations, Distributor Management, S&OP Strategy, Executive MBA Project, Performance SystemsComment

Fixing the Release Cycle: How a Kanban Transformation Delivered Liquidpoint’s First On-Time Release in Two Years

After two years of missed software release deadlines, Liquidpoint needed more than just better estimates—they needed an operational overhaul. Here's how I uncovered the root cause and rebuilt a delivery system that just worked.

Operations Strategy, Case StudiesLen MusielakApril 2, 2025Operational Excellence, Agile, Software Delivery, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis, Turnaround, Execution, StrategyComment

Calm in Chaos: What 50,000 Runners Taught Me About Operational Leadership

What 50,000 runners taught me about calm, trust, and leading high-stakes ops in real time.What 50,000 runners taught me about calm, trust, and leading high-stakes ops in real time.

Case Studies, Leadership in ActionLen MusielakApril 2, 2025Live Event Operations, Volunteer Leadership, Execution Under Pressure, Operational Discipline, Field LogisticsComment

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