Minnesota

LCI Community of Practice

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Minnesota

The Minnesota CoP brings together the most forward thinking and respected design, construction, and supply chain and professionals in our in region.

Through effective lean leadership we are creating a “buzz” within our community, an excitement, an infectious desire far beyond our core group for a sustainable local lean culture.  We are creating a rising tide that will lift all the boats in our local construction community.

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Get Involved

Lean Coffee Events

The best way to get involved is to come to our Lean Coffee events!  There is no cost, all are welcome, and no previous lean experience is necessary. These are a great format to see what we’re about and to build your local Lean network.  For more information about the Minnesota CoP please contact me, Ben Foreman.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Save the Date!

Be on the lookout for these exciting events being planned for 2026. Once they are on the events calendar you will be able to register to attend. We are excited to see you! (Note: Events are still being finalized - watch for event details in email!)

  • 1/15 - Lean Coffee

  • 2/12 - Intro to Takt Planning

  • 3/12 - Lean Coffee - Mortenson HQ, Golden Valley

  • 4/7 - Takt Simulation - Mortenson H!, Golden Valley

  • May - Lean Coffee - Mental Health

  • June - TBD - Stay tuned for this education event!

  • 7/16 - Lean Brew

  • August - Last Planner System® for Small Projects

  • September - Lean Day 2.0

  • November - Lean Coffee

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Core Members

Minnesota CoP - 2026
  • Leader Emeritus - Ben Foreman, Hunt Electric
  • Leader - Jack Tift, Mortenson
  • Vice Leader - Josh Singsank, Ryan Companies
  • Outreach Liaison - Nick Slauson, Kraus Anderson
  • Member - James Zwiefel, Rockwell Automation
  • Member - Matthew Oquist, JE Dunn
  • Member - Ryan Ring, Hunt Electric
  • Member - Chris Busch, ArchKey Solutions
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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

Learn More

Upcoming Local Events

09
Thu
Apr

Takt Simulation

Minnesota Community of Practice

Upcoming National Events

03
Fri
Apr

LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee

LCI National
10
Fri
Apr

Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee

LCI National
10
Fri
Apr

LCI's Lean in the Design Phase

Webinar
13
Mon
Apr

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
15
Wed
Apr

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
24
Fri
Apr

Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design

Webinar
06
Wed
May

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
08
Fri
May

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

LCI National
11
Mon
May

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
12
Tue
May

Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly

LCI National