Find Your Local Lean Community
Learn in Practice
Build Industry Connections
Grow as a Lean Leader
LCI Communities of Practice (CoPs) connect Lean practitioners in their local communities for hands-on learning, real conversation, and steady professional growth. Each CoP reflects the needs of its local market while staying connected to LCI’s broader national network.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A CoP
- Lean Coffee (informal, agenda-free Lean discussions)
- Lean Learning Series (focused 60–90 minute sessions)
- LCI Education Courses
- Gemba Walks (see Lean applied in the field)
- Congress Presentations & Project Case Studies
- Networking Socials
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
LCI has Communities of Practice across North America, from Cascadia-Portland to New England. Find the one nearest you at leanconstruction.org/communities.
Select a state to find the Community of Practice closest to you.
WANT TO LEAD YOUR LOCAL CoP?
Every CoP is run by a local core group of volunteer practitioners (Core Group) who plan events, invite speakers, and keep the community active. Joining a core group is one of the most direct ways to shape Lean practice in your region!
Benefits to you:
- Local visibility and credibility
- Hands-on leadership experience
- A network beyond your own firm
- Early access to LCI resources and speakers
Benefits to your company:
- Recurring visibility in the local Lean community
- Stronger ties with regional firms and owners
- Standing as an industry contributor
- Low-cost, high-impact employee development