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Find upcoming events near you through LCI’s calendar of events and check back regularly for new event postings. Never miss a networking or educational opportunity when you join your local Community of Practice! Contact us with any inquiries.
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01
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
06
Tue
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
GEMBA Tour: Modular Prefabrication Shop -
St. Louis Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
2023 LCI Congress Takeaways
Nashville Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
GEMBA Tour: Modular Prefabrication Shop -
St. Louis Community of Practice
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Fabrication of Bathroom PODs, Room Headwalls & STO Exterior Panel Wall Assemblies
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
2023 LCI Congress Takeaways
Nashville Community of Practice
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Join us for a panel discussion from a local Owner Rep, Architect, General Contractor, and Trade Partner on their takeaways from the 2023 LCI Congress.
07
Wed
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Skills for Effective Lean Coaching
New England Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
OAKLAND Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
SACRAMENTO Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Skills for Effective Lean Coaching
New England Community of Practice
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Practice and learn effective coaching techniques as presented by seasoned coaches. This is an interactive and hands-on workshop where participants will get a chance to practice and hone their coaching skills.
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
OAKLAND Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. Based on these conversations you’ll help provide more relevant topics for our monthly presentations. We welcome participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trade partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
SACRAMENTO Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. Based on these conversations you’ll help provide more relevant topics for our monthly presentations. We welcome participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trade partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn – THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS!
08
Thu
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Hybrid Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects
Webinar
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Beer & 2024 Look Ahead
Georgia Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Hybrid Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required. 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!
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects
Webinar
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Creating a compelling and valuable Request for Proposal (RFP) takes time and effort. It sets the stage for how the entire project will be executed. Far too often, the RFP process is rushed or it is reissued RFP from a previous project. For Lean Projects the RFP needs to be different. It needs to bring out the creative and collaborative nature in our project teams since it is the Owner Project Managers first opportunity to see what the team is capable of building. And more importantly, how the team is going to build. “How will this team work together?” “Who are the people that I want on my team?” Those are common questions asked by Owner PMs. The best way...
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Beer & 2024 Look Ahead
Georgia Community of Practice
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Join us for an introduction to Lean & 2024 look ahead for our Community of Practice!
09
Fri
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean is about the People
Oklahoma Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean is about the People
Oklahoma Community of Practice
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Lean can be misguided by focusing on process and tools. Often, we forget the #1 Tenet, “Respect for People.” If Lean doesn’t improve our work life and make work more enjoyable, What is the point? Have you wondered how to implement “respect for people”? With Lean tools, do you wonder why sometimes it works, while other times there is resistance? Respect for People is at the center of the tenets because without Respect for People, the other tenets fall short. Yet Respect for People is as complex as it is simple – a deep, complex topic that makes or breaks addressing the other five. This session will focus on how, why, and where we extend and withhold trust, how we...
13
Tue
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lean Cocktail: 2024 Events Overview & Sponsor Appreciation
Central Indiana Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lean Cocktail: 2024 Events Overview & Sponsor Appreciation
Central Indiana Community of Practice
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Please come join us for an overview of our upcoming events.  We also want you to provide feedback on our events & suggestions for educational needs for our community.
15
Thu
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Carolinas Community of Practice
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Join us for a virtual Lean Coffee.  Meet like-minded people who share your passion for Lean principles. Come prepared to share and learn!
16
Fri
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Lean Coffee - Takt Planning
Colorado Community of Practice
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Lean Coffee - Takt Planning
Colorado Community of Practice
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Come join us to learn a little about Lean construction and talk about what’s on your mind (we’ll use the democratic agenda of the Lean Coffee). Catch up with old friends, meet new friends. We’ll prime the pump with a short video on takt.
20
Tue
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Creating Flow During Construction: A Panel Discussion
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Creating Flow During Construction: A Panel Discussion
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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Have you ever wondered how other local General Contractors leverage pull planning sessions to establish flow?  Or maybe how subcontractors actually feel about the using the Last Planner System? Join us virtually for a panel discussion to find out!  A small collective of local companies will answer carefully curated questions that will lead to a lively participatory discussion that will include attendees. This event will be the second part of a series of 3 where our Community of Practices examines how to establish Flow in design and construction.
21
Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
An IN-PERSON Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Talking with the Trades – A focused Lean Brew
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Arizona Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
A Lean Brew
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
An IN-PERSON Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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Please join us for our first in person Lean Coffee of 2024!  This will be an in person event only and a great way to discuss the topics most on your mind regarding anything lean and/or related to construction. Come as you are and be ready to learn!
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Talking with the Trades – A focused Lean Brew
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
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Construction is a relationship-based industry, one in which team members from across numerous companies come together to complete a unique project. How we communicate and treat our partners, whether that be our Owners, Design Team, Consultants, or Trade contractors is often a defining factor of a project. The relationship between General Contractors and Trade Partners can vary drastically across different project teams. What do the high performing teams look like? What are characteristics of a bad relationship? What does each side of the table wish the other understood? How quickly can you diagnose how the project is going to go. If you are curious about the questions above join us in an informal, yet focused conversation.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Arizona Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
A Lean Brew
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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Come out for a drink with like-minded design,  engineering & construction professionals on the Lean journey and/or share what you learned, success stories and struggles. This is an opportunity to invite colleagues in the industry to a fun event, learn about Lean and the Ohio Valley CoP, catch up with old friends, and make some new ones! The cost of registration includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks. Light appetizers/snacks will also be provided. Plenty of free parking is available
22
Thu
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean: What is it? Why should I use it? How Can I apply it?
Wisconsin Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Brew
Michigan Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean: What is it? Why should I use it? How Can I apply it?
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Have you heard the term Lean and wondered what it means relative to construction? Looking to start your Lean journey but don’t know where to begin?  Come join us for an introduction to Lean, the 8 Wastes, an interactive Lean simulation, and a chance to network with others in our industry that are also on their Lean journey.  Bring a friend or co-worker as attendance is free.
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Brew
Michigan Community of Practice
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Network, Grab a Drink, and Learn Lean! Join us for a Lean Brew to learn and support each other in our Lean  endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and  low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean  community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the  issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean  Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required.
23
Fri
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lean Breakfast - 2023 Recap and Roadmap to 2024
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
Webinar
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Pizza (Chicago Student CoP)
Chicago Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lean Breakfast - 2023 Recap and Roadmap to 2024
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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To kick off our 2024 season your local Community of Practice (CoP) is inviting you to a light breakfast. The CoP will recap our 2023 season and provide a look at what 2024 has instore for our SLC Community of Practice (CoP). We will provide a roadmap of potential upcoming events with the intent of getting feedback from the community. We ask that you come prepared to have informal discussions about what has been on your mind and how we can improve our industry.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
Webinar
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Most project teams seek ways to add more value for their clients while meeting schedule and budget requirements. By focusing on value and recognizing the various types of waste in project delivery processes, productivity can be increased by implementing the Lean approaches taught in Introduction to Lean Project Delivery. In this webinar, you will gain insight to Lean Project Delivery by understanding how Lean connects people, principles and practices to optimize results by shifting both thinking and behaviors. This webinar, which includes real-life design and construction examples will be an important step on your journey to becoming a Lean Thinker.  Learning Objectives: 1.Gain an understanding of the breakdowns with current project delivery methods, discover the goals and benefits of implementing...
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Pizza (Chicago Student CoP)
Chicago Community of Practice
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A Lean discussion event following the Lean Coffee format for students.
27
Tue
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
How To Be Lean When Others Around You Are Not
Chicago Community of Practice
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
How To Be Lean When Others Around You Are Not
Chicago Community of Practice
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How to be Lean when Others around you are not. Post Congress Harsh Truth… Many (most) projects are riddled with Waste(s), with workers pursuing tasks “the same way we have always done it.”  What’s a “LEANer” to do? Learn how two different TRADES (an Electrician and an Architect) dig into their Lean Tool Bags ON the job each day … in project environments that have yet to adopt/embrace lean practices. See How To effectively practice your lean disciplines with fellow craftsmen while ON the job. Watch out: Improved results (and enthusiasm) can be infectious to those around you!
28
Wed
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
A Virtual Lean Coffee
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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Join us for a VIRTUAL Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
29
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - MADISON
Wisconsin Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LCI Lean Learning Series: A3 Thinking
DC Metro Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - MADISON
Wisconsin Community of Practice
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LCI Lean Learning Series: A3 Thinking
DC Metro Community of Practice
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The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter.  The series is ideal as a lunch and learn discussion. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants. This topic introduces A3 Thinking for collaborative problem solving. Participants will learn the definition of an A3, the problem solving structure with explanation of each step of the A3 format.

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LCI Congress

October

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:

  • 2024: Oct. 22-25, San Diego, California
  • 2025: Oct. 21-24, Arlington, Texas
  • 2026: Oct. 13-16, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 2027: Oct. 25-28, Long Beach, California
LCI Congress

Lean in Design Forum

May 1-2, 2024

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!

Lean in Design Forum

Webinars

Virtual Learning Sessions

Expand your Lean education with no travel downtime or lost work days. LCI offers webinars on a variety of Lean principles conducted by LCI instructors and industry experts with real life case studies and examples.

Webinars
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Respect for People

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.

Respect for People

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