LCI Congress Warm Up Presentations
4:00pm to 4:35pm - Flow Like Lasso - “Is Ted Lasso Lean?
Discover how a project team became acquainted with the “Lasso Way” and utilized the leadership principles it taught. Learn to “Flow Like Lasso” with principles the project team adopted to transform a new, non-Lean team into a well-bonded, collaborative, and high performing “family”; creating repeat customers and exceeding expectations.”
Speakers:
Mike Chiles, J.E. Dunn Construction
Mike is a Project Director w/ JE Dunn. He has been in the industry for over 20yrs, w/ JE Dunn for 18yrs. A Lean practitioner for over 10 years, Mike is passionate about developing teams focused on building relationships and continuously improving. Managing a variety of project and client types over a 7-state footprint, from education renovations & additions, healthcare facilities and military bases. A father of four children who inspire him daily to focus on people and never stop getting better
Dr. Charlie Belt, Hollis + Miller Architects
Charlie spent 29 yrs in public education in a number of roles for a Kansas City school district: from a teacher/coach to Principal, to Assistant Superintendent for Operations. During that time, he had the opportunity to help lead construction projects totaling over $250 million. He now serves as Business Development Leader for Hollis+Miller Architects. Family, friends, faith, travel, fishing, reading good books, and following the local sports teams keep him curious and less judgmental.
Eric Neill, JE Dunn Construction
Eric is a superintendent for JE Dunn. He’s been building things of all sorts since he worked with his parents 50 years ago, striving for teammates to work together, produce better, and be proud of what they accomplish since then. Eric is a farmer, carpenter, & has been leading commercial construction teams since 1991. He started his Lean journey at LCI in 2019, ecstatic to find a language and tools to go w/ his brand of leadership. Eric is a proud parent of 2 boys & their growing families.
Chris Koch, Hollis + Miller Architects
Chris is a Sr Project Architect at Hollis + Miller Architects in Kansas City, Missouri. Over his 13 years in the industry, Chris has spent half of that time focused on educational spaces supporting real world learning experiences and student success, specifically with the Blue Springs School District. Chris has a keen sense of balance as he leads his design teams through the architectural process remaining mindful of budgets and schedules while encouraging thought beyond today’s boundaries.
4:45pm to 5:30pm - Reflections on 20 Years of Last Planner System® in Design
Over the last 20 years, Last Planner System has been evolving in the Design and Construction industry. This presentation will be portrayed as a fluid timeline of how two architectural firms have successfully adapted LPS specifically to the way designers work and think. Over the past two decades, in the spirit of continuous improvement, Devenney Group and Boulder Associates have continued to ask, “What is the problem we’re trying to solve” and “How can we be more effective”. When applied to LPS, these two questions have fine-tuned the planning process to increase predictability, balance workload and resources, and bring certainty to the implementation of both small- and large-scale projects.
Speakers:
Scott Rasmussen AIA, LEED AP, LCI-CPD-SME, Boulder Associates
Scott is Principal in the Boulder Phoenix office. He brings nearly 20 years of healthcare design expertise, including greenfield hospitals and a bed tower addition. With a passion for driving continuous improvement, he is one of three certified LCI Instructors in Arizona. Scott was part of a group of subject matter experts to help develop the exam for the LCI Certified Practitioner - Design. Scott strives to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive work environment, prioritizing trust and respect.
Romano Nickerson, AIA, Boulder Associates
Romano is a principal w/ Boulder Associates. Since 2016, he has helmed BA/Science, where he coaches teams delivering projects in excess of $25 billion for Fortune 500 clients. Romano specializes in LPS, TVD, & IPD w/ a focus on design & pre-con. He previously served on the Board of Directors of LCI and speaks often at both domestic and international venues on a variety of Lean and IPD topics. Romano and his family live in Colorado where they are working to restore their 1950s Atomic Ranch home.
Eric Ubersax, AIA, LEED, AP, Devenney Group
As Director of Integration, Eric’s primary role is to ensure that project teams are set up for success. Focused heavily on the health and culture of a team, Eric is an educator and facilitator. Eric has been involved with large integrated and collaborative teams for 15 years. He is a leader in Lean delivery in the industry and understands the impact that a Lean process can have on the success of a project.
Plenty of parking in front of the office.
Adult beverages, soda and water will be available
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