Lean Construction Institute Announces 17th Annual LCI Congress, October 12-16, 2015

[…] Design Big Room Tuesday, October 13 — (8) training courses, including: Villego® (Last Planner System® Simulation) Setting up Small Wins Root Cause Analysis Friday, October 17 — Gemba Day (site visits) Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in project site visits that highlight Lean implementation and reflect the progress of Lean in today’s […]

What is Lean?

[…] refill material to a certain quantity used in production. Last Planner System® – LCI helps companies establish pull in their Lean methodologies through our Last Planner System. Gemba Walks – Gemba walks are an effective way to see how work is currently being performed and to determine potential ways to improve processes. A3 – […]

25 Years of Lean: Thoughts from LCI Executive Director, Dan Heinemeier

[…] so much new construction and updates in the downtown area that makes it an interesting spot for designers and builders. Dan encourages attendees to consider adding a Gemba tour to your ticket to see some of the amazing tours which will be on the schedule this year. Information on Gemba tours is to be […]

Generating Value With LCI Congress: What’s in it for Me and My Organization?

[…] Lean expertise Learning Day (and a Half!) deep-dive sessions (October 20-21) on a range of influential Lean topics, including Last Planner System®, Target Value Delivery, and more Gemba Day (October 24) featuring Lean in action—stay tuned for more on this year’s exciting Gemba Day tours! “We are offering our first Monday afternoon half-day session […]

Focus on Flow

[…] to get to the final outcome. This is an easy way to visualize wasteful steps that can be eliminated and identify the “stations” of the production flow. Gemba Walks Gemba walks are conducted by team leaders and are a way to check processes for waste. These also allow team leaders to identify areas where […]

TDC-Book_revised_11_2022

[…] Bob Emilian i http://www.bobemiliani.com/defining-respect-for-people/ W. Edwards Deming’s 14 Points for Management https://www.deming.org/theman/theories/fourteenpoints How to Change a Culture: Lessons From NUMMI, John Shook http://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-to-change-a-culture-lessons-from- nummi/ Respect for People, Gemba Academy Podcast http://blog.gembaacademy.com/2015/02/12/ga-045-respect-for-people-with-past-guests/ Humble Inquiry, Edgar Schein http://www.amazon.com/Humble-Inquiry-Gentle-Instead-Telling/dp/1609949811/ref=sr_1_1?s=bo oks&ie=UTF8&qid=1432069344&sr=1-1&keywords=humble+inquiry+the+gentle+art+of+asking+in stead+of+telling Lead with Respect, Michael Ballé, Freddy Ballé http://www.amazon.com/Lead-Respect-Novel-Lean-Practice-ebook/dp/B00M4VQG60/ref=sr_1_1? s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432069492&sr=1-1&keywords=lead+with+respect Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups, HBR, […]

2024 LCI Congress Program Preview: An Interview with Planning Committee Members

[…] Lean credential program. “They also offer formal learning if you are looking to become a facilitator or master on various topics,” says Dan. Experience Lean locally during Gemba Day. Congress Add-on, Friday, Oct. 25 Kevin and Dan noted there are four exciting local Gemba sites, spanning aviation, hospitality, healthcare, and a housing manufacturing start-up. […]

TDC-CH33-Go to the Work

[…] us understand the intricacies of how the work gets done in order to identify waste and improve performanc e. Going to the Work (called Going to the Gemba in original Toyota Production System language) is crucial to improving overall quality control and eliminating waste in the workflow process. 1.0 Why Going to the Work […]

9_VDC for Lean Design Unlocking Projects Efficiency_v2

[…] Closing Monitoring Lean Construction MASTER PLAN: PULL PLANNING VALUE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP PROCUREMENT PROGRAM AND LONG LEAD ITEMS CoS ON -BOARDING 6 WLA DAILY HUDDLE WWP LEARNED LESSONS GEMBA WALKS RISK MANAGEMENT A3 THINKING 5S BIG ROOM Sprint Planning Retrospective © Lean Construction Institute APRIL 30 – MAY 1, 2025 Industry’s main challenges The industry […]

TDC-CH33-Go to the Work

[…] us understand the intricacies of how the work gets done in order to identify waste and improve performanc e. Going to the Work (called Going to the Gemba in original Toyota Production System language) is crucial to improving overall quality control and eliminating waste in the workflow process. 1.0 Why Going to the Work […]

LCJ_21_003

[…] & Leicht : Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementa tion on Construction Projects Lean Construction Journal 20 21 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by -nc-nd/ 4.0/ page 214 www.leanconstructionjournal.org ▪ performing Gemba walks (observational walkthroughs) to evaluate if Lean is being practiced on the project. On m any occasions, the resistance towards Lean comes from the leaders of […]

LCI-Candidate-Handbook_05_02_2023

[…] Mindset of an Effective Big Room • Lean in the Design Phase (Pre-con) • Last Planner System® in Design Phase (Pre-con) • Target Value Delivery • Conducting Gemba Walks • Business Case for Lean Project Delivery • Kaizen • 5S in Construction • Ready, Set, Go Scrum! • Lean Deployment Guide Workshop • COAA/LCI […]

LCI-Candidate-Handbook_05_02_2023

[…] Mindset of an Effective Big Room • Lean in the Design Phase (Pre-con) • Last Planner System® in Design Phase (Pre-con) • Target Value Delivery • Conducting Gemba Walks • Business Case for Lean Project Delivery • Kaizen • 5S in Construction • Ready, Set, Go Scrum! • Lean Deployment Guide Workshop • COAA/LCI […]

LCI Candidate Handbook_03_01_23

[…] Mindset of an Effective Big Room • Lean in the Design Phase (Pre-con) • Last Planner System® in Design Phase (Pre-con) • Target Value Delivery • Conducting Gemba Walks • Business Case for Lean Project Delivery • Kaizen • 5S in Construction • Ready, Set, Go Scrum! • Lean Deployment Guide Workshop • COAA/LCI […]

LCI Candidate Handbook_vJanuary 10 2023

[…] Mindset of an Effective Big Room • Lean in the Design Phase (Pre-con) • Last Planner System® in Design Phase (Pre-con) • Target Value Delivery • Conducting Gemba Walks • Business Case for Lean Project Delivery • Kaizen • 5S in Construction • Ready, Set, Go Scrum! • Lean Deployment Guide Workshop • COAA/LCI […]

LCJ 22-009

[…] process, they develop a responsibility for the qualit y of the process and its result. The “Best Foot theory” is inspired by the Japanese mindset found in Gemba and Kaizen , two well -known terms in Lean theory as they are vital principles in the Toyota Production System. Gemba is the actual place where […]

Heartbeat of Innovation: A Gemba Walk Through Advocate’s Cardiology Center

PPE Required – Hard hat, vest, closed toe shoes LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“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 […]

GEMBA – Inline Electric Site Tour

  Speakers: Logan (LW) Canter, Inline Electric,  is a second-generation Lighting Specialist with 27+ years of lighting experience both as a manufacturer’s representative and an electrical distributor in the Nashville market.  He has watched, helped design, renovate, or been involved in the construction of Nashville’s skyline as well as the rural and suburban factories and everything […]

Clear Vision: Gemba Walk for Operational Excellence

  Speaker: John Zachara, Integrated Facilities Solutions John is Vice President at IFS and is responsible for business development, marketing and strategy.  With almost 30 years of project management experience, John works with teams to unlock their full potential and eliminate waste.  John is an active member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), serving as […]

LCI Integrating Gemba Walks for Continuous Improvement

<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Please use the registration link email to […]

A Gemba with Gallo Mechanical –

Speaker: Tyler Broussard – Project Manager, Gallo Mechanical, LLC   Parking available. 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 […]