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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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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. This...
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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  Join us for this exceptional GEMBA “in-action” experience to witness the power of multi-trade prefabrication and building modular assemblies, as the work takes place!  Our host, TJ Wies Contracting, is a partner in the POD Squad team that is currently building the modular bathroom PODs and patient room headwalls for the BJC Phase III Hospital Tower Project. TJ Wies will also be fabricating the prefinished STO Panel Exterior Walls for a local Lexus R23 project. Speakers: Cameron Wies is President and COO of TJ Wies Contracting, a commercial wall and ceiling contractor headquartered in Lake St. Louis, MO with branches in Jefferson City, MO and Oak Ridge, TN. Cameron is a Core Group member of the LCI St Louis...
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
2023 LCI Congress Takeaways
Nashville Community of Practice
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  Light refreshments will be provided!  
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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      This interactive workshop is appropriate for: A Lean champion that wants to grow into the role of a lean coach. A new coach that wants to refine their skills and network with other coaches. A leader supporting lean teams who wants to sharpen their coaching skills. All participants will have an opportunity to ask the hard questions and learn specific tools to enhance your project experience. The participant will: Come away with a deep understanding of the role of a coach in one team as well when part of organizational change. Come away with practical tools and practices to be a better coach. Learn how to implement 5 effective coaching behaviors. Understand what you specifically need to...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
OAKLAND Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Jeff Long, JW Long Consulting LLC, brings business acumen in project management, executive coaching, and process improvement. Managing multi-million dollar projects for major clients like the U.S. Department of Energy, Bechtel, Chevron, and AT&T, Jeff is a seasoned Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Renowned for implementing Lean practices, he mentors teams and lead roles in functional areas.  Vic Ortiz, Ortiz Consulting, (MA, Psychology) has more than 40 years of experience as a trainer, coach and consultant. Vic has trained over 3,000 professionals in Lean practices, meeting facilitation, collaborative teamwork, and successful organization change. Vic has been involved with the Lean Construction Institute since its beginning and facilitated many of the original organizing meetings of LCI.   Light refreshments and drinks...
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
SACRAMENTO Lean Happy Hour: Hot issues for 2024
Northern California Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Glen (Sully) Sullivan, VDC Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, is an accomplished architect with over 30 years in the industry. He’s dedicated to enhancing construction through technology, advocating for model-based design. At McCarthy, Sully focuses on bridging design teams with contractors, leveraging Lean Building Practices to deliver superior buildings.   Light refreshments and drinks will be provided
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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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. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.  Come as you...
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Writing Effective RFPs for Lean Projects
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Beer & 2024 Look Ahead
Georgia Community of Practice
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  Registration includes two (2) drink tickets.
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
Lean Beer & 2024 Look Ahead
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....
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lean is about the People
A Lean Coffee
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     Speaker:   Kyle Majchrowski, Banner Health – Kyle is the founder of Ripple Intent, a non-profit group which leads events focused on improving people, teams, and organizations. As Senior Project Executive within Banner Health, Kyle supports the team that manages renovations and new construction throughout 5 States. Kyle’s teams continue to impact the project delivery experience, implementing collaborative efforts to build a strong culture of trust and vulnerability to deliver successful projects. Driven to substantially impact workplace connection and engagement, his group explores new opportunities in delivery means, methods, and relationships.         Coffee and light breakfast will be provided.   Parking is available onsite, free of charge.  
13
Tue
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lean Cocktail: 2024 Events Overview & Sponsor Appreciation
Lean is about the People
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Lean Cocktail: 2024 Events Overview & Sponsor Appreciation
Lean is about the People
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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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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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  Coffee and light breakfast included.   Sponsored by:     
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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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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  Free parking is available at the street, otherwise there is a paid parking garage behind the building off Ada Coffee will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Talking with the Trades – A focused Lean Brew
Dallas/Fort Worth Community of Practice
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  Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available onsite.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Happy Hour
Arizona 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. This...
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
A Lean Brew
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
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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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  Speaker: Karen Newhouse, is the Director of Lean Services at Miron Construction, a $1.7B General Contractor located in the Fox Valley.  She has spent 30+ years as a project manager and did a deep dive into Lean while working in Healthcare in California.  She is the co-founder of the Wisconsin CoP in 2018.  Karen brings a wide breadth of Lean understanding to her team and loves helping others move their Lean journeys forward.   Beverages will be provided.  
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lean Brew
Michigan 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. This...
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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  Please join us! Please RSVP by February 20, 2024 Sponsored By:      
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
Webinar
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  Registration for this webinar will close 30 minutes before the webinar starts and you will receive an email with the webinar registration link immediately after registering. If you register the day of, you will receive your confirmation directly before the start of the webinar. Please use the registration link email to add this webinar to your calendar. If you are not able to attend the webinar due to time zone or scheduling misunderstandings, no refunds are given – there are no exceptions! **This webinar will be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid registrants**
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lean Pizza (Chicago Student CoP)
Chicago 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!  Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group....
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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Speakers: Peter Bleser – Anderson Mikos Architects Justin Harding – Jamerson & Bauwens Tim Tropp – Jamerson & Bauwens Refreshments and light food will be provided. 
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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  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....
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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  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....
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LCI Lean Learning Series: A3 Thinking
DC Metro Community of Practice
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  This is a hybrid event – platform link will be emailed to all registrants. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided for onsite participants. Garage parking – $14 Metro accessible – Ballston-MU station Registration is free!

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