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Fri
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - Reflections on the LCI Lean in Design Forum
DC Metro Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A Lean Coffee - Reflections on the LCI Lean in Design Forum
DC Metro Community of Practice
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    What to expect: Brief recap of key themes from the Forum Participant report-outs and discussion Space to explore questions, challenges, and opportunities A casual, interactive Lean Coffee format Whether you attended the Forum or are simply interested in the latest Lean design thinking, your voice will add value to the conversation. We hope to see you there. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming and training, gather information, or pursue other legitimate interests of LCI. By attending an LCI Event, you are accepting that you may be included in a...
06
Wed
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Build Better: Member Connect
LCI National
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New to LCI corporate membership—or ready for a refresh? Join this virtual live session for a fast tour of member resources, an overview of LCI, and structured networking. Walk away with clear next steps, connections across the community, and practical ways to put member resources into action and Build Better. Who should attend: New members, new hires at member firms, and anyone wanting a concise refresh on LCI and member resources. AGENDA  Welcome & goals LCI overview Member Hub Tour Q&A Structured networking  Plus / Delta Reserve your spot for Build Better: Member Connect.
07
Thu
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
AI: A Path to Obsolescence or Transcendence? [VIRTUAL EVENT]
New England Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
AI: A Path to Obsolescence or Transcendence? [VIRTUAL EVENT]
New England Community of Practice
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      Andreas Phelps is founder of The Collective Potential, a San Francisco-based practice that serves as a catalyst for organizational transformation.  Weaving together principles of Lean, integration science, and Jungian depth psychology, The Collective Potential works deeply with executive and thought leaders to 1) shift their perspective of reality and potential, 2) reframe their attitude toward individual and collaborative work, and 3) redefine their sense of purpose.  Through this work, leaders can more intentionally and skillfully drive and sustain transformation within their teams and organizations – and do so with greater integrity and firsthand experience of the technical and psychological challenges to change both at the individual and organizational levels.     LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP),...
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....
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Fri
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Owners Lean Coffee
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LCI Owners Lean Coffee
LCI National
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You must be an employee of an LCI Owner member company to attend this event.  Agenda Overview Welcome & Introduction – Brief overview of the Lean Coffee format and tools used Discussion of Top Voted Topics – Timeboxed discussions to stay focused Reflection & Key Takeaways – Share insights from the session Plus / Delta To make the session impactful, please submit a topic or question you’d like to discuss when registering. A vote on all submitted topics will be held prior to the meeting to allow for more time to be spent in discussion. We look forward to your participation and insights.   All registrants will receive a poll 2 days prior to the session to allow you to vote on which...
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Mon
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage
LCI National
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage
LCI National
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From core practices like PDCA, eliminating waste, and Respect for People, you’ll leave with a clear picture of why Lean improves predictability, collaboration, and outcomes—and how teams translate theory into day-to-day behaviors. You’ll also get pointers to LCI learning pathways, research one-pagers, and community touchpoints you can use to keep momentum after the session and other options to explore at your own pace. What you’ll learn The headline evidence linking Lean intensity to better schedule, cost, and team results. How specific Lean methods create reliable workflow and reduce waste. Practical next steps: where to start, common pitfalls, and resources to sustain progress. Who should attend Owners, designers, general contractors, and trade partners who want a clear, evidence- based view of...
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Tue
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SACRAMENTO
Northern California Community of Practice
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly
LCI National
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo [Virtual Event]
Nashville Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SACRAMENTO
Northern California Community of Practice
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Learning objectives: Understand the importance of decision-making methods. Learn the basics of CBA. Practice documenting an individual decision. Create a transparent rationale for a team’s decisions. Understand how to start implementing in your projects. In this full-day workshop, you will learn how CBA can drive project success. Paz, Annett, and Randi have published the Building Decisions book, which expands on these ideas. They have also co-founded CollabDecisions, a platform to share knowledge on how to make collaborative decisions. Please join us for an interactive conversation to address the decision-making challenges in construction projects. Bring your ideas and questions! Recommended Reading:  Building Decisions: How Choosing by Advantages Drives Project Success Instructors: Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR...
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly
LCI National
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Who should attend Marketing/communications leaders, BD, and anyone who supports brand storytelling at LCI member companies. Why join Leave with: A clear understanding on how to highlight your company stories in LCI channels Direct contacts and answers from LCI staff. Peer ideas from other member marketers. What we’ll cover Member Retrospectives (Lean in Action Webinar): submission process for member to member webinars using the “what was done / what worked / what didn’t / lessons / advice” framework. 5 Questions With… spotlight: interview prompts, where features appear, and what assets to send. Project Highlights: fields to prepare (timeline, collaborators, Lean methods, outcomes, images) so your projects get featured. Company Recognition: how to share awards and wins (what info to include...
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo [Virtual Event]
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Recommended Reading: The Lean Builder, by Joe Donarumo and Keyan Zandy     Speaker: Joe Donarumo is a construction leader with 19+ years delivering complex projects with clarity, reliability, and trust. With an operations-driven mindset, I focus on alignment, predictability, and long-term partnerships. At Skiles Group, Joe grows relationships in healthcare and other technical markets, partnering with organizations that value Lean thinking and collaborative delivery. Active in the Lean construction community through speaking and writing. Link to the Zoom meeting and passcode will be sent to registrants the day of the event. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), may be photographed and/or recorded to provide our services to you, improve our programming...
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Wed
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Choosing By Advantages: An Introduction to Making Durable Decisions
Northern California Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Choosing By Advantages: An Introduction to Making Durable Decisions
Northern California Community of Practice
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  Recommended Reading:  Building Decisions: How Choosing by Advantages Drives Project Success Instructors: Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR Construction. Paz and her team support Culture of Quality, sharing best practices, delivering training, and connecting with operations. She has a strong Lean background rooted in practice and research. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on Lean and decision-making. She is also the author of the book Building Decisions.     Randi Christensen, COWI is an engineer and earned her PhD at Aalborg University in Denmark, focusing on how we learn from project to project, and how Lean Construction methods can support this. Her experience ranges...
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Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....
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Fri
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SAN FRANCISCO
Northern California Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Making Better Decisions with Choosing By Advantages - SAN FRANCISCO
Northern California Community of Practice
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Learning objectives: Understand the importance of decision-making methods. Learn the basics of CBA. Practice documenting an individual decision. Create a transparent rationale for a team’s decisions. Understand how to start implementing in your projects. In this full-day workshop, you will learn how CBA can drive project success. Paz, Annett, and Randi have published the Building Decisions book, which expands on these ideas. They have also co-founded CollabDecisions, a platform to share knowledge on how to make collaborative decisions. Please join us for an interactive conversation to address the decision-making challenges in construction projects. Bring your ideas and questions! Recommended Reading:  Building Decisions: How Choosing by Advantages Drives Project Success Instructors: Paz Arroyo, DPR Construction, is a National Quality Leader at DPR...
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Wed
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Carnival
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Carnival
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Speaker: Robin Anderson, Zimmerman Architectural Studios   Free parking available onsite. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Registration is Free – bring a colleague! Capacity is limited – register today! CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS CLICK HERE FOR PARKING MAP
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Thu
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
AI-Powered Scrum for Construction Leaders
Austin Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
AI-Powered Scrum for Construction Leaders
Austin Community of Practice
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    Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will: Gain a clear working understanding of the Scrum framework and terminology. Understand the core roles, events, and artifacts — and how they actually function in project environments. Understand the relationship between Scrum and Lean principles See how flow, waste reduction, and respect for people connect directly to Scrum execution. Experience hands-on application of Scrum using AI tools Apply AI to enhance Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily alignment, and Retrospectives. Practice using Scrum individually and with teammates Leverage AI to accelerate planning, clarify scope, and structure continuous improvement. Identify where AI strengthens Scrum — and where it creates risk Learn how to augment team intelligence without undermining ownership, collaboration,...
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Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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  Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock....

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For nearly 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes—and return home with critical, actionable knowledge. Upcoming dates include:

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Lean in Design Forum

April 30 - May 1, 2025

As a member of the design community, your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial. From saving the team from delivering projects late to ensuring the greatest value in these projects, your role is vital to your team’s success. Lean in design can help you continue to exceed expectations!

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2025 Design Forum
Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

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This is an event for all roles in the AEC industry. The issue of mental health and well-being effects all of us, whether we work in the Design Community (Architects, Engineers), with a trade partner, in preconstruction and estimating, or for an Owner or general contractor.

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