Beyond the Build: Respect for People Is a Leadership Responsibility [VIRTUAL EVENT]

St. Louis Community of Practice
Aug 18-18, 2026

You will leave with:

  • A clear, practical framework for how Respect for People translates into daily leadership decisions on your projects
  • The specific tools Chick-fil-A uses to build goals, track leading indicators, and drive accountability across every stakeholder
  • Real stories of overcoming adversity through team empowerment, disciplined planning, and Lean execution
  • Three takeaways from each section you can bring back to your team immediately regardless of your role

This session is designed for GCs, Owners, Trade Partners, and Designers who are ready to move beyond Lean as a concept and lead in a way that produces real outcomes for real people.

Speaker:

  • Jeff Shaw, Chick-fil-A, is a construction and development leader specializing in Lean Construction, operational excellence, and restaurant development. He is known for building high-performing teams, using data-driven accountability, and solving complex challenges while protecting schedule, quality, and stakeholder outcomes. As a member of the Board of Directors for the Lean Construction Institute, Jeff is passionate about advancing Lean principles, developing people, and creating lasting value for operators, teams, and communities. He believes great projects are built through Respect for People, disciplined execution, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 


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