Michael Parent is a management consultant and Managing Director of Right Brain Consulting. With a career spanning strategic problem-solving, operational excellence, and execution, he has coached executives across various industries, including manufacturing, insurance, product development, and human resources.

Michael has contributed to industry journals and websites with his articles, and has been a guest expert on podcasts such as “The Gemba Academy Podcast” and “The Lean Blog Podcast with Mark Graban.”

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the College of William and Mary, Michael is currently pursuing a Master Black Belt from Lawrence Technical University, expected to be certified in February 2021.