LET’S FIX YOUR PROCESS & BUILD
A BETTER BUSINESS
Transforming business optimization, Derrick captivates audiences with dynamic insights and hands-on workshops, equipping teams with actionable tools to drive immediate, impactful change and sustained success.
Speaking
- Keynotes
- Seminars
- Peer Groups
- Business Storytelling
Training
- Training & Certification
- Executive Operations Strategy
Consulting
- One Day Discovery
- Operations Strategy
- Layouts
- Process Design/Engineering/Mining
Content
- Podcasts
- Talks
- Community of Practice
- Thought Leadership
UNLEASH THE POWER OF PROCESS
WITH DERRICK MAINS
Derrick isn’t just a speaker; he’s a transformative force in business optimization on a mission to rescue work. His presentations captivate audiences with dynamic energy, engaging stories, and actionable insights that bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Recognized as one of the best speakers in his field, Derrick brings complex concepts to life through hands-on workshops, interactive exercises, and impactful role-playing. Attendees walk away inspired, armed with practical tools, and ready to apply real-world process improvements that can be implemented immediately.
Derrick’s presentations are more than informative—they’re a game-changer for any organization looking to streamline workflows, enhance performance, and achieve sustained success.
Testimonials
The best speaker we have had yet. Content and energy were impactful and very valuable. Derrick brings great energy and enthusiasm for his topic. Even more inspiring, he provides an amazing perspective to the topic by sharing a history lesson on the background of quality management and process improvement.”
Derrick’s passion for Process Fixing is evident in the energy that he exudes. I found tremendous value in his presentation and to have members of my company be able to hear his message was gold. Loved the content..”
Great speaker and presentation! Great work! The morning flew by and kept my wheels turning on applying it to my business.”
One of the best presentations I’ve seen in a while, and most are really good. Derrick provided the content of his process well, in an interesting and thought provoking way. This felt like it filled in a gap between strategy and execution.”
One of the best presentations on process development I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing! Great job at engaging our team.
Overall a great presentation. I only wanted more, which is a great thing!”
This is the best Vistage presentation I have had the opportunity to experience. Not my favorite topic, but far and away the best session, preferred over topics I find to be more engaging.”
Amazing presentation! Great material and presented with professionalism! One of the best speakers I have seen with Vistage.”
Great energy & value provided! His presentation delivered great process mapping content and provided a pathway for our leaders to understand how to get into the weeds to ensure their processes are on track. He brings wonderful energy and is a polished presenter. It was great!”
Derrick’s energy was awesome and really kept me engaged about a topic that I really wasn’t interested in at the beginning. I will be able to utilize a lot of these tools in my business.”
I can implement this tomorrow! Loved the exercise and like how there’s a process to solving process issues.”
Excellent speaker and very engaging! Great presentation and process mapping framework. Loved the tools.”
Would be a good session to bring in all members of a company in Vistage on the same day so we can work through an example together.”
A lot of valuable information. Many key takeaways.”
Absolutely powerful presentation for value creation!”
The presentation was awesome!!!!
Flat awesome!
The most impactful speaker this year, and perhaps last year.”
Derrick Mains’ presentation was truly outstanding! His expertise and delivery style captivated the audience, resulting in an engaging and enlightening experience for all. The process map he presented was not only clear and concise but also actionable, providing valuable insights for improving workflow efficiency.”
I particularly appreciated his perspective on the importance of not only working on your business but also working in the business to identify bottlenecks in the process. This dual focus perspective underscored the necessity of creating better workflows for sustained success.”
Derrick’s presentation was both informative and inspiring, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in the room. His insights have undoubtedly sparked valuable reflections and considerations for our own processes, so much so that our team processed our first Process fixer map the next day after the presentation. I highly recommend Derrick’s presentation to any Vistage group.”
Excellent presentation with fantastic and broad real-world applicability. HIGHLY recommend and would welcome hearing this speaker again.”
Derrick did a great job keeping everyone’s attention and being highly informative. Brought value to my organization. Enjoyed the visual aids and handouts.”
Incredibly useful. As a CEO I often focus more on the big vision than the small details. Derrick’s presentation on setting up and maintaining good business systems and processes really made me think. I highly recommend Derrick and his services. His knowledge about business operations is something that any business leader can benefit from.”
Derrick doesn’t just talk; he gives practical advice and hands-on tools that can really help improve how a business runs. ”
Derrick was a great speaker, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about processes and business optimization. I found his presentation very intriguing and helpful for my own agency.”
Loved it - loved the experiential session!”
Very useful and highly practical information! I definitely plan to take this back to my team and run through these exercises.”
Derrick is very engaging and gives lots of feedback and practical advice to members on finding and rectifying chokepoints in their processes.”
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Derrick’s One-Day Discovery or Two-Day expanded Discovery is the solution. Stories, workshops, exercises with deliverables including expert analysis, process maps of your Core Flow and System of the Systems and a plan to improve your operations immediately.
Derrick and his team of experts hold 3-day intensive seminar, workshop and certification in Tempe Arizona six times annually.
From layouts that have halved labor costs to analysis that has broken bottlenecks that stood for two decades. Derrick’s operations insights are legendary and have direct bottom-line and exit valuation impact.
30 YEARS AND
2,500 WORKSHOPS!
The Process Triage® Method is a proven methodology that connects business leaders with front-line employees to gain insights into the company’s internal processes. By engaging those closest to day-to-day operations, Process Triage identifies limitations in existing systems and helps you develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement.
Visualizing Work and
Eliminating Restrictions
M4 is a dynamic framework that revolutionizes team performance. By enabling work visualization through mapping and pinpointing constraints, it empowers teams to dissect complex challenges, craft targeted solutions, and drive continuous improvement. This cyclical approach transforms how teams operate, turning inefficiencies into opportunities for growth and innovation.