TRADE PARTNER HUDDLE A key part of our daily huddle (that we referenced in our first blog) is our planning and production board. We use this to plan, organize, and display project and site information. The board is an important piece of the complete visual board system that helps to strengthen communication and understanding while capturing the […]
The roles in Lean Construction… Everyone’s participation in the improving how we do our work is a required element for Lean Construction. As the Lean expert, I have little to offer on how to improve the actual work that is being done. That is because improvement is far more effective when it is identified and […]
Small companies need focus and a culture of improvement to be able to convert actionable items into processes that deliver superior results. With limited resources this is often difficult to attain with out being able to get the entire company building together. Here is a testimonial from one of my small business clients who we […]
When you go to your favorite restaurant, it is because you have an expectation of the food, taste, service, and quality. This is what makes it your favorite restaurant. The approach that your staff takes to the work can have an impact on your offering positive or negative. We seem to understand this […]
Establishing a daily stand up meeting is a simple method to improve the output of your project teams. With in a few week of implementation you can expect to increase output by over 25%. For most project teams the norm is to operate in a week to week cadence, between check in and status meetings. […]