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Back to SearchEp.1648 - What Is Lean? Respect and Stability Come First
Season 16 Episode 1648
In this episode, Jason explains what Lean truly means and why it must begin with respect for people and stability, not tools, waste walks, or continu…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Ep.1647 - Before Phase Planning: Build the Right Crew Before Work Begins
Season 16 Episode 1647
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by focusing on how to prepare, evaluate, and align trade partners before they enter…
2 months ago
Ep.1646 - Before Phase Planning: Rehearse the Work Before the First Run
Season 16 Episode 1646
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by explaining how teams can establish the standard and rehearse the first run befor…
2 months ago
Ep.1645 - Before Phase Planning: Work Packages, Buffers, and Multi-Train Flow
Season 16 Episode 1645
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series with practical strategies teams can use to prepare construction phases more effecti…
2 months ago
Ep.1644 - Before Phase Planning: Stress-Test the Plan Before Crews Mobilize
Season 16 Episode 1644
In this episode, Jason continues his before-phase planning series by sharing practical methods teams can use to test and strengthen a construction ph…
2 months ago
Ep.1643 - Before Phase Planning: The Work That Makes Every Construction Phase Succeed
Season 16 Episode 1643
In this episode, Jason introduces the concept of before phase planning, the detailed preparation that must happen long before a construction phase be…
2 months ago
Ep.1642 - Scaling Like the Human Body & The Nemawashi Effect
Season 16 Episode 1642
In this episode, Jason explores fascinating parallels between the human body and scaling systems on construction projects. From DNA and cellular memo…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep.1641 - The Five Levers for Motivation on the Job Site
Season 16 Episode 1641
In this episode, Jason breaks down the five critical levers for motivating your team in construction. Drawing on Lean principles, human psychology, a…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep.1640 - Buffers, Before-Phase Planning, and the In-N-Out Analogy
Season 16 Episode 1640
In this episode, Jason explores why buffers are critical on construction projects and how proper before-phase planning sets the stage for smooth exec…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ep.1639 - Improvement and Standards: Lessons from Japan
Season 16 Episode 1639
In this episode, Jason dives into the power of continuous improvement and standards on the job site. Using stories from his travels to Japan and less…
2 months, 1 week ago