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01
Fri
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Building Strong Teams - Three Perspectives
New Orleans Community of Practice
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Building Strong Teams - Three Perspectives
New Orleans Community of Practice
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  Three panelists (General Contractor, Trade Partner, and Designer), share their experiences building strong teams on projects. In addition, City Park will provide a brief overview on their ongoing Master Plan process. Networking Opportunities from 8AM to 8:30 the panel discussion and presentation will begin at 8:30.   Street parking is available. Light refreshments will be provided. If you’re interested in sustaining our local Lean Community of Practice (CoP), become a 2023 Sponsor! Check out our sponsorship flyer! Our NOLA Lean CoP is led by a volunteer Core Group and connected with a broader national network of Lean enthusiasts, coaches, and other LCI Communities of Practice. To learn about volunteering, reach out to Jeremy Atkinson at jatkinson@landisllc.com
05
Tue
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
5S and Lean
Nashville Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
5S and Lean
Nashville Community of Practice
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    Speaker: Leandris Weeden, Layton Construction Company   Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is free – please preregister!
06
Wed
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Prefabrication and Construction (Chicago Student CoP)
Chicago Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
MILWAUKEE AREA Lean Happy Hour
Wisconsin Community of Practice
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Prefabrication and Construction (Chicago Student CoP)
Chicago Community of Practice
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03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
MILWAUKEE AREA Lean Happy Hour
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....
07
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LCI Certification: What Is the Difference?
Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LCI Certification: What Is the Difference?
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 registrants**
08
Fri
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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Tue
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee
A Lean Coffee
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY
Wisconsin Community of Practice
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
A Lean Coffee
A Lean Coffee
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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....
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. This...
13
Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Lean Beer - 2024 Kick-off
San Diego Community of Practice
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Mistakeproofing – A Serious Game
Northern California Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee in RALEIGH
Carolinas 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
Lean Beer - 2024 Kick-off
San Diego Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Pamela Hermosillo, CPC, DBIA, LEED, AP – Sundt Construction Free Parking available on-site. Building access restricted after 5pm. Light appetizers and refreshments included. **Look for upcoming April/May Book Club meetings on the book ‘Lean Builder’ and sign up today!
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Mistakeproofing – A Serious Game
Northern California Community of Practice
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    Speaker: Iris Tommelein, UC Berkeley, P2SL Iris has been teaching lean construction for more than 25 years, using Serious Games such as the Parade of Trades to bring hands-on learning into the classroom. At Cal, she teaches two semester-long graduate courses on Lean Construction. The Mistakeproofing Game she created is an outgrowth of research she has been conducting on safety and quality management in construction. Iris is an active member of the International Group for Lean Construction. She is a founding member of the Lean Construction Institute.   Buffet dinner is included.
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Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Los Angeles & Orange County Community of Practice
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Hybrid Lean Coffee
Minnesota Community of Practice
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Shop Walk at SC Steel
Carolinas Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lean Manufacturing Tour hosted by Dantherm Cooling
Carolinas Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - GREENVILLE
Carolinas Community of Practice
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  Registration is free – Please pre-register. Coffee and Donuts will be provided.
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Los Angeles & Orange County 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...
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...
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Shop Walk at SC Steel
Carolinas Community of Practice
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  Capacity is limited!
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lean Manufacturing Tour hosted by Dantherm Cooling
Carolinas Community of Practice
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  Parking available at venue. Please join us for cocktails and networking after the event.   Capacity is limited! Final Registration Date: 3/8/24
15
Fri
07:15 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Georgia Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - DAYTON
Ohio Valley Community of Practice
07:15 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Georgia 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...
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - DAYTON
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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Wed
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - CHARLOTTE
Carolinas Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Coffee: Mental Health and Respect for People
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
HOW BIG THINGS GET DONE Study Action Group
Arizona Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee - CHARLOTTE
Carolinas 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....
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Lean Coffee: Mental Health and Respect for People
Mid-Atlantic Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Rob Penney, National Director of Continuous Improvement – Skanska USA Building Inc. A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, SAFe 5 Agilist, and Advanced Lean Practitioner, Rob currently leads the National Continuous Improvement Committee at Skanska (NCIC), a 20-person member team of lean experts and facilitators who create a culture of continuous improvement in the field and in Skanska offices around the country.   Parking on-site. Food & drinks provided.  
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
HOW BIG THINGS GET DONE Study Action Group
Arizona Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Darlene Cadman, Weft Strategies, LLC, is an architect in this industry for 24 years! Focused initially on school (K-12) architecture, Darlene has provided leadership and guidance for large projects with diverse teams. In 2014, Darlene was able to lead her architectural team (Group2 Architecture) through the first IPD project in Alberta. This two school IPD project really launched Darlene’s Lean and collaborative contract journey, which has grown to become her passion.   Recommended Reading: How Big Things Get Done, Bent Flybjerg Audio link: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/604287/?refId=40886&detailsLocale=US Please read or listen to the book ahead of the session!  Consider these discussion points and discuss with your teams – bring them to our event! 1.What is the Iron law of megaprojects? 2. What...
21
Thu
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Building a Lean Culture: Transforming Your Organization for
HOW BIG THINGS GET DONE Study Action Group
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
A3 Hands-On Workshop
New England Community of Practice
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
A Lean Coffee
Chicago Community of Practice
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  Coffee will be provided. Registration is free – Please pre-register.
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Building a Lean Culture: Transforming Your Organization for
A Lean Coffee
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You’ll discover: The Fundamentals of Lean Culture: The core elements that make up a Lean culture and how it differs from traditional management practices. Transformation Strategies: Learn practical strategies and real-world applications to seamlessly integrate Lean principles into your organization’s DNA. Lessons Learned: The challenges faced and the outcomes achieved during a Lean Culture transformation. Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your questions directly from April and other LCI Central Indiana Community of Practice team members. April Brown stands at the forefront of operational excellence, serving as the Director of Continuous Improvement at Tonn and Blank Construction. Her influence and leadership approach are both strategic and hands-on, working closely with leadership and team members alike to cultivate an environment where excellence...
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
A3 Hands-On Workshop
New England Community of Practice
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    Speaker: Jessica Vines, P.E. LEED, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. is a mechanical project engineer and project manager at AEI who has a passion for continuous improvement. She has a written and collaborated on a multitude of A3’s and knowledge briefs. Jessica is known for testing the waters and pushing the boundaries. The A3 is a tool that she has found successful in change management. When she isn’t shaking things up, you’ll find her spending time with her 21 month old daughter and husband or fitting in a workout. Light refreshments will be provided. Self-pay parking is available at nearby parking garages.  Easy access from Silverline Courthouse Station.
22
Fri
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LEAN: Establishing Conditions of Satisfaction
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Introduction to the Last Planner System®
Webinar
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LEAN: Establishing Conditions of Satisfaction
Salt Lake City Community of Practice
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  Speakers: Lori Kacska – DFCM Colin Moore – UofU PDC Lori and Colin’s careers span the architectural, construction and owner representation worlds. They offer unique perspectives that represent all facets of the industry. Lori is a Project Manager for the State of Utah and Colin is the Preconstruction Director for the University of Utah. They have been involved in several Target Value Delivery projects. They value your thoughts, and seek to learn, grow, and improve along with the entire Utah construction and design community. Please join us! Parking provided. Please RSVP by March 20, 2024 Breakfast / refreshments will be provided by:    Event Sponsor:              
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Introduction to the Last Planner System®
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**
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Tue
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Last Planner® System Simulations
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Creating Flow During Construction: Takt Planning
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Last Planner® System Simulations
Northern Ohio Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Joe Schilens is a Regional Lean Manager with Turner Construction with over 25 years of experience.  Joe has led multiple teams through the use of the Last Planner System achieving predictable and timely project deadlines.   Recommend Parking at JJ Parking Garage 1956 E. 93rd St. Cleveland, OH 44106 CLICK HERE FOR PARKING MAP
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Creating Flow During Construction: Takt Planning
Greater Des Moines Community of Practice
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  Speaker: Ryan Tingey  is a Lean Manager for Turner Construction based in Kansas City that has supported Iowa projects for Turner. A link to the meeting will be provided to registrants via email.

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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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Palmer House, Chicago
April 30-May 1, 2025

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