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 […]

GEMBA Tour – Modular Power Solutions

  Speaker: Sandy Hankiewicz, Rosendin Electric, has 15 years of focused experience in electrical construction spanning Healthcare, Manufacture ring, and Data Centers. As a site Lead PM with Rosendin in TN she was named one of the Top 25 women in Mission Critical Technology in 2023. She brings a strategic approach to maintaining high-stakes assignments, […]

Project Walk: Sutter Medical Center – 42 Bed Expansion Gemba

    James Cahoon (R&S Construction) LEED AP, DBIA, is a Senior Project Manager with Rudolph and Sletten’s Roseville office. With over 26 years of experience, he has built a strong reputation in healthcare construction, delivering high-quality medical facilities on time and within budget. He played a key leadership role on the Sutter Medical Center […]

Gemba Walk – Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, East Expansion Phase 2

Park across the street & meet in the big room trailer. Parking is located at 5601 W. Eugie, Glendale, AZ 85304 Water will be provided on site. PPE will be required but we’ll have some spare vests, hard hats, and safety glasses but will not have spare shoes/pants/etc. Thank you to our 2026 Sustaining Sponsors! […]

GEMBA Tour: Experience Prefabrication at Full Speed with TJ Wies Contracting

  Speakers: Cameron Wies is President 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 Community of Practice. Ryan Bensinger, Prefab Manager of TJ Wies Prefab, a […]

Gemba Walk – PSU Schnitzer School of Art + Design

  Parking is available in the structure across the street. The event will start at the Swinerton field office on the first floor at the corner of SW 6th and Harrison.  Attendees are encourage to bring their own PPE if possible. LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or online (“LCI Event”), […]

What is possible with Lean? Sutter East Panel Discussion and Gemba Walk

  Speakers: Paz Arroyo, PhD  DPR Construction is a member of LCI NorCal and Core Group and is a Quality Leader at DPR Construction. She has construction industry experience internationally. With a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley, her expertise is in lean management, sustainable design, and collaborative decision-making.  Paz has authored numerous […]

GEMBA Walk – HCA Healthcare Hendersonville Medical Center Vertical Expansion

  Speaker: Eric Gerber – Brasfield and Gorrie Entrance to parking area is just before Costco on Forest Retreat off of New Shackle. Parking is in the gravel lot. Light refreshments will be provided.    PPE will be provided. Capacity is limited! LCI events, including Community of Practice (CoP), whether in person or virtual (“LCI […]

Baer Manufacturing Gemba Walk (Hunt Electric)

        Hear from the team to learn what they’ve been up to with Lean.  They are excited to have you join them for this engaging event!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OzKD5j9084 Lunch will be provided. Capacity is limited!  Register now!

Gemba in Da Field: Lean in action at Deerfield Assisted Living

 Project is an active jobsite.  PPE is required, hard hat, high vis vest and closed toed shoes.   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 […]

GEMBA Tour – New Nissan Stadium

      Speaker: Mike Gallagher, Project Executive for Turner Construction, has worked for Turner Construction for 15 years in multiple locations throughout the country and internationally.  Since relocating to Nashville in 2019, Mike has worked on BroadWest, Healthcare projects at St Thomas Midtown Campus, Peabody Union, and the New Nissan Stadium Project. Visitor parking within […]

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 […]

Gemba Walks for Construction

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 […]

GEMBA Walk: Leveraging Lean and Integrated Project delivery

  Join us on this unique opportunity to tour and learn about Procter & Gamble’s Lean Integrated Project Delivery (LIPD) at the St. Louis’ New Office and Onsite Warehouse Project.  The project team will present and provide onsite tour. This event is highly recommended for owners, AE firms, GC’s and trade partners looking to learn […]

LCI-CPD-Candidate-Handbook-May 25

[…] 2 11 Target Value Delivery – Part 1 & 2 12 Set Based Design – Part 1 & 2 13 A3s – Part 1 & 2 14 Gemba Walks – Part 1 & 2 SECTION 1: Candidate must complete all seven prompts SECTION 2: Candidate must complete four of seven prompts Capabilities Assessment Content […]

How CoP Involvement Fuels Lean Growth

[…] local design and construction environment while staying connected to the broader Lean network, through a wide range of events including: Lean Coffee discussions Project site visits ( Gemba Walks) Case study presentations Peer-led roundtables Interactive workshops and webinars View Upcoming Events in Your Area 5 Ways LCI CoP Involvement Supports Lean Growth 1. Learn […]

LCI Candidate Handbook_v14

[…] – Part 1 and 2 11 Root cause analysis / Five why – Part 1 and 2 12 Process mapping – Part 1 and 2 13 Conduct gemba walks – Part 1 and 2 14 5S Implementation – Part 1 and 2 SECTION 1: Candidate must complete all seven prompts SECTION 2: Candidate must […]

LCI-CPC-Candidate-Handbook-May 25

[…] тАУ Part 1 and 2 11 Root cause analysis / Five why тАУ Part 1 and 2 12 Process mapping тАУ Part 1 and 2 13 Conduct gemba walks тАУ Part 1 and 2 14 5S Implementation тАУ Part 1 and 2 SECTION 1: Candidate must complete all seven prompts SECTION 2: Candidate must […]