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Your Friend in Operations

I'm Kenny Dalen, and I believe that behind every thriving business are people who deserve clarity, purpose, and the right tools to make their best impact. As your friend in operations, I help teams transform complexity into confidence through the thoughtful alignment of people, process, and systems.

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My Journey

My story begins in 2015 as an engineer who talked too much. While my colleagues were deep in busy work and status quo, I was building relationships, listening to challenges, and developing a passion for making work better for everyone around me.
 

This natural curiosity led me through a winding career path. From engineering to project management (and you can’t tell the story of Kenny without woodworking, ask me about it!), until I finally found my home in operations. Here was the role that allowed me to take a holistic approach to efficiency while keeping the human element at the center of every decision.
 

What drives me? Seeing people flourish in that sweet spot between confidence, autonomy, and impact. I've witnessed too many teams stuck in the swirl of reactivity, working harder instead of smarter, feeling helpless in the face of change. There is a better way forward.
 

What I Deliver

I help forward-thinking teams who seek to make positive change in the world by delivering Operational Clarity – a strategic path forward that turns complex nuance into simplified approaches and shared language.

This means:

  • Clear roles where everyone knows their value

  • A shared language that doesn’t confuse anyone

  • Streamlined processes that create the perfect balance of structure and flexibility

  • Systems that work for you, not against you

  • A foundation that scales with your vision
     

My Approach

Change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be painful. While others might suggest that a new software platform will save the day, I know that technology is just one piece of the puzzle (and sometimes it's not even the right piece).

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Instead, I focus on building operations that put people first. Because when people win, businesses win. It's that simple.
 

The Transformation

Picture your team moving from reactive firefighting to proactive progress. Imagine decisions made with confidence, innovation flourishing, and impact happening naturally. This becomes possible when we create Operational Clarity together.

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Join me in a effort that values simplicity, sustainability, and putting people at the heart of business success. It’s a choice we can make. Stop reacting and start building the future you, your business, and your team deserves.
 

The Path Forward

"Before you come in with the sweeping change hammer, get clear. Because clear is kind. And clear is fast. But in order to go fast, start slow. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast."
- Me, influenced by many and kind of the military
 

Are you ready to turn complexity into clarity?

Let's talk.

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

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kenny@valley-projects.com

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Royal Oak, MI

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