2023 LCI Congress: Program Overview

[…] and construction industry in the greater Detroit area. The day will wrap up with keynote speaker Mack Story, co-founder, Top Story Leadership, leaving you motivated and invigorated. Gemba Walks: Where Innovation Comes to Life The grand finale awaits on the program’s final day with the immersive Gemba walks. For those who don’t know, Gemba […]

From Silos to Flow: The Integrated Design Process at Work

[…] alignment, the new facility would simply replicate old waste in a new building. The IFDP was used to build understanding before designing solutions. Lean tools — including Gemba walks, value stream mapping, and flow diagrams — created alignment, reduced waste, and shaped new workflows. You’ll also get hands-on with the 7 Ways problem-solving tool, […]

IGLC_2011_Special

[…] Project production has a cowboy nature: Get out there and fight the Indians no matter how they look, instead of reflecting on the issues to be managed. Gemba – observe and reflect – is a Toyota term very useful in the strategy process. To observe and reflect is often a fine way to get […]

LCI Gemba Walk poster_SPANISH

[…] ve loque sucede. CONSIDERACIONES RETROSPECTIVAS: Ve al lugar del proceso. 1 Observa y habla con la gente 2 Busca los 8 desperdicios 3 Mapea y documenta las observaciones. 4 GEMBA WALK Ir de primera mano al lugar donde se realiza el trabajo. Ver y comprender: cómo se hace, los desafíos y las oportunidades de mejora.

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. […]

IPD IMBY – The Sky’s the Limit

[…] Tower Expansion is an IPD project local to Chicago which implements many lean principals including Respect for People, Prefabrication, Early Trade Partner Involvement and Modular systems.  This GEMBA-style presentation will allow members of the design and construction teams to share lessons learned and describe how lean tools were implemented to achieve the project goals. […]

Committees

[…] drawn from across the country including previous team members with experience in planning past Congress events. The program encompasses one and one-half days of learning sessions, a two-day core program of plenary and breakout sessions to include keynote speakers, and a half-day ” Gemba“-style visit to local Lean projects. For more information, contact Joan Piccariello.