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The Austin CoP is forming to create a community where owners, designers and contractors gather to share, learn and explore Lean concepts to benefit our people, our industry, and our community.
Chair — Jake Snyder
Co-Chair — Pooja Goel
Events Chair — Matt Dungan
Membership & Marketing Chair — Kent Hedges
For questions or comments about this CoP please contact derminger@leanconstruction.org
* Please include the CoP Name in the subject line.
A3 Thinking – Hernandez & Hodges – 04/26/2018
Building High Performing Teams – Butler – 02/22/2018
Target Value Design – Hernandez & Dungan – 05/25/2017
The Business Case for Lean – Pemberton – 04/27/2017
LCI – Introduction to Lean – Beikmann & Pitt – 04/06/2017
LCI – Continuous Improvement – Roussell – 02/21/2017
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone: 312-346-7100
www.wyndhamgrandchicagoriverfront.com
Design Community – your involvement in the beginning of the project planning process is crucial to saving the team from delivering projects late and with less value. This is also where Lean in design can help! Lean methodologies are helping design and construction companies in the U.S. and around the world become more efficient while increasing client satisfaction, cutting costs and eliminating re-work.
The 2018 Lean in Design Forum will address common struggles LCI members encounter such as:
The annual 2018 LCI/P2SL/AIA Lean in Design Forum is the event where designers come together to learn about and advance Lean methodologies. Industry-leading design practitioners will present on how Lean techniques free up time for creative decision-making and innovative problem-solving on current topics affecting the design community.
2018 Lean in Design Forum attendees will find immense value in:
Join design colleagues at this year’s Lean in Design Forum in Chicago – the must-attend design industry event!
For questions about Design Forum programming, please contact Joan Piccariello, Director of Program Development, at joanp@leanconstruction.org
Interested in getting your company’s name in front of the leaders in Lean design? Become a Lean in Design Forum Sponsor or Exhibitor*!
Contact Ilene Goldberg, igoldberg@leanconstruction.org, for more information.
* Limited number of exhibit tables available!
View 2017 Lean in Design Forum photos from last year’s event!
This conference provides a forum for owners who are implementing Lean in their organizations to connect with other similar Owners. We are focused on connecting and educating those on their Lean journey. The conference will be a series of owner panels with facilitated discussion to follow each.
LCI Owner’s Committee: Bill Seed (Jackson Health System); Al Manshum (Advocate Health); Scott Nelson (Advocate Health); Mike Mayra (General Motors); Victor Sanvido (LCI); Mike Staun (Procter & Gamble); John Bechtel (PSU); Digby Christian (Sutter Health).
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around BIG ROOM about which they want to learn. 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around ELIMINATING WASTE about which they want to learn. 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES about which they want to learn. 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
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Multi-Tasking kills productivity. How many times have you ended your day exhausted but came to realize you didn’t really get anything done? We will explore multi-tasking and perform a simulation to help expose how bad multi-tasking can be and counter-measures you can start to be more productive.
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Jake Snyder – Hoar Construction – Jake is a Lean champion, both at work and at home. He constantly looks for ways to improve his work – including those around him. At Hoar Construction, he is a preconstruction manager who constantly pushes to create standard work and improve those standards. Being effective is way more important than being efficient to Jake and he will show that in the simulation.
Registration Rates
Member Rate: $25.00
Non-Member Rate: $35.00
Parking Information: There is parking on site.
Refreshments / Meals Offered: Lunch will be provided.
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around A3 THINKING AND THE USE OF A3’S about which they want to learn. 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
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This discussion will center on how to implement the discipline of PDCA thinking when applied to problem solving. We’ll discuss the various aspects of the A3 document including background, problem statement, analysis, proposed corrective actions and expected results. We’ll complete the discussion with an interactive practical exercise.
Speakers:
Felipe Hernandez has been with Beck Architecture for five years and within the last year has been tasked to implement Lean Thinking and Lean Tools to Beck’s Austin Regional Office – Tools such as the Last Planner® System for Design, A3 Training, Huddle Boards, and Target Value Design. Felipe is currently working on a $113M addition and renovation to The Omni Barton Creek Hotel and Spa, in which these tools are being utilized in daily activities.
A a construction project manager with UHS, Kent Hodges leads projects from initial contact, discussing “the art of the possible,” through design, construction and stand up. Over the last five years, Kent has constructed over $100M in projects within the health care market, utilizing A3 documents extensively.
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around TEAM BUILDING about which they want to learn. 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Introduction to Lean Project Delivery
This course will introduce Lean Project Delivery as an Operating System relative to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn the key principles and wastes that are foundational to Lean, ways to eliminate/reduce waste from processes, and collaborative tools and approaches. It includes a hands-on learning simulation.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Lean Coffee – Conditions of Satisfaction
02/13/2018
08:00 AM to 09:00 AM
LCI Austin Community of Practice
in conjunction with I-LinCP
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Building High Performing Teams
1700 S. Lamar Boulevard
Suite 338
Austin, TX 78704
Lunch will be provided
Parking is located in front of the building. There is also a large parking lot just past the building.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Happy Hour – 2018 Kick-off
sponsored by Hoar Construction
Austin, TX 78757
Registration is free – drinks are courtesy of Hoar Construction.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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LCI Technology Symposium
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Fibercove
1700 S. Lamar Boulevard
#338
Austin, TX 78704
This will be TED talk style, with 8-10 minutes focused on current state, two minutes focused on current state, and then ten minutes of Q&A after all presenters.
The program is being sponsored by the presenters and will be followed by a Happy HOur just down the street at Backbeat.
Speakers:
Brian Jones, Dauber Applications, will discuss the adoption of technology in traditional industries and how existing construction professionals can bring change rather than be victims of it.
Jackson Dyre, Hangar Technology, will explain how Hangar is enabling robotics in the changing construction industry to provide precise data that is accessible anywhere.
Brian Langhorst, Procore, will discuss how cloud-based applications and other technologies manage risk for the construction industry and connects the field, office, and the owner.
Matthew Murdoch, Work Machines, will review how WorkMachines.com is redefining standards of heavy construction equipment and machinery – how it is bought, sold, and rented in the secondary market.
Peter Smith, Oracle, will illustrate how Oracle Construction & Engineering is focusing on innovating traditional Critical Path Method Scheduling and Lean Construction Practices
Registration is free. – THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Hangar
HOAR Construction
Oracle Construction & Engineering
Procore Technologies, Inc.
WorkMachines.com
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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The Last Planner® System Workshop: Introduction, Training and Simulations
Join the Austin COP and an expert in IPD and lean design and construction for a full-day training session on Pull Planning and the Last Planner® System. This workshop will cover introductory level information, simulations and hands-on practical training to give you the knowledge to successfully start implementing the Last Planner® System at any phase of the building project with your project team or within your firm. This program is intended for individuals who have some basic understanding of lean design and construction principles and who would like to learn more specifically about the Last Planner® System and the pull planning process.
The Last Planner® System, one of the hallmark collaborative planning tools supporting lean design/construction projects, has been shown to streamline the scheduling process, increase schedule reliability and productivity throughout multiple disciplines. Understanding of the Last Planner® System is invaluable to firms and individuals progressing on their lean journey.
Christian Pikel is Managing Principal of The ReAlignment Group, LTD a unique provides of facilitation, training and coaching services for lean design and construction implementation, partnering, lean tool implementation, team building and collaboration. Christian has been in the design and construction industry for 20 years beginning with project management for a design build trade contractor, through pre-preconstruction, project development consulting and project management for a large healthcare owner active in the lean design and construction industry. He has been a practitioner of lean construction principles for over 9 years and since joining TRG has been able to bring his experience to a broad base of project teams and firms wishing to expand their lean capability and understanding.
Registration Rate:
LCI Members: $130.00
Non-members: $150.00
Breakfast and Lunch will be served
Parking is available in the garage in the 1108 Lavaca Building. Please note the only garage entrance is off of Lavaca Street. Park in the spaced marked THA.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017
Austin, TX 78758
Attendance is free of charge
Coffee will be provided
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Target Value Design
Target Value Design is a process to cut out contingencies and waste and drive efficiency without sacrificing quality. As costs go down, the team can add features that enhance the project’s overall value while still maintaining the targeted budget. The goal of this presentation is to present the process at an introductory level with a fun activity that will help everyone understand the intent of TVD.
Felipe Hernandez, is a Senior Project Coordinator with Beck Architecture in Austin. He currently leads Beck’s Austin Lean Committee, which educates, trains, and implements lean thinking and practices within Beck. He is currently pursuing his architectural license and is very passionate about making both design and construction processes more efficient through lean.
Registration Rate:
Capacity is limited – register early!
Lunch will be provided
Additional parking can be found if you drive behind the buildings
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Introduction to Lean
In this introduction to lean course you will learn:
Bernita Beikmann, is a Principal with HKS, Inc. She is a licensed Architect in the state of Texas. She previously worked as a Project Architect with experience in Commercial and Healthcare Construction. Currently her focus is on implementing Lean Process improvement strategies to her company and projects. She coaches and mentors Integrated Delivery type Projects.
Aaron Pitt is with J.E. Dunn Construction. He has a passion for building excellence with sustainable means and methods guided by the principals of Lean construction. He uses this passion to help teams perform better.
Registration Rate:
Capacity is limited – register early!
Lunch will be provided
Park in the garage in the 1108 Lavaca building. Please note, the only garage entrance is off of Lavaca Street. Park in marked spaces.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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The Business Case for Lean
Traditionally we have relied on anecdotal evidence to suggest how Lean project teams typically deliver better project outcomes. Empirical evidence now shows that projects with high Lean intensity are three times more likely to complete ahead of schedule and two times more likely to complete under budget. How and why Lean and IPD projects are excelling were explored through two separate Lean Construction Institute research efforts conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics and University of Minnesota.
Join us to find out why owners, architects, engineers, and constructors are forging ahead with Lean. Attendees will learn how to use this compelling information as a call to action, and a way to change the project mindset for the better. They will leave the event with an understanding of how to get started, and the best way to tell the story.
John Pemberton,
Intel’s former VP of Technology and Manufacturing, recently oversaw domestic
and international projects as Intel’s Global Construction Group General
Manager. John also led the technology transfer and ramp of new
products. During his last three years with Intel, Pemberton was on Lean
Construction Institute’s board representing corporations concerned about the
construction industry’s current state. After 34 years with Intel, he is
retired and now a sought-out champion for Lean and collaborative delivery
approaches.
Registration Rate:
Capacity is limited – register early!
Lunch will be provided
This class is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU creditLCI Austin Community of Practice
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Continuous Improvement
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Austin, TX 78704
Jeff Roussel, VP of Sales at KaiNexus, is responsible for all aspects of sales and leads. He is fanatical about building a team that demonstrates the business value and fit of the KaiNexus solutions. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise software, Jeff brings a lean approach to growing KaiNexus and lean software market.
Registration Rate:
Lunch will be provided.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Happy Hour
sponsored by Hoar Construction
Austin, TX 78758
Registration is free – drink ticket will be provided.
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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Culture First – A Framework for Implementing a Lean Culture
Austin, TX 78701
(Event will be in Basement training room. Please follow signage. Entrance is from atrium space along 6th Street)
Walter Rader is a Project Executive with Hoar Construction, focusing on high-rise multi-family and large multi-family developments.
Ashley Colburn is Director of Smartbuild for Hoar Construction. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry in project management, IT, BIM, and, of course, Lean construction.
Lunch will be served. Vegetarian and Gluten-free options will be provided.
Parking will be validated.
Registration rate:
LCI Austin Community of Practice
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IPD Forces Change to BIM and Roles
Registration is required and free of charge.
Jake Snyder is a design engineer at BSA LifeStructures and is one of the firm’s staunchest advocates for Lean implementation on design projects. Jake has also been an office leader in the firm’s own adoption of Lean principles. A Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt, Jake has already created measurable improvement using Lean methods on multiple IPD projects as well as traditional delivery projects. Jake brings a fresh perspective to mechanical design and has expertise in the design of healthcare, higher education and research facilities.
With North Mechanical since 2000, Rod Foley became part owner in 2015 and works as Vice President, Project Manager and estimator for the team. Prior to joining North, Foley received his BS in Building Construction Management, specializing in mechanical construction, from Purdue University in 2000. He completed the Mechanical Contracting Association of America’s Institute of Project Management (IPM) course as a student in 2004, and now serves as a member of the instructor staff. He also completed the advanced course (AIPM) in 2007. Foley currently serves on the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s national Technology committee, and was a former member of the BIM committee that developed and published “Achieving Spatial Coordination Through BIM – A Guide for Specialty Contractors”. Foley is also the current Secretary and a Core Group member of the Lean Construction Institute’s Central Indiana Community of Practice.
Drinks will be available for purchase both before and after the event. This event is being held in conjunction with the Austin BIM Forum.
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LCI – Austin CoP presents Introduction to Pull Planning for Construction ProjectsDate: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Time:8:00 am – 9:30 AM Location: DPR |
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This course will introduce you to Pull Planning. We will explain the concept of Pull vs Push Planning and will provide insight on how you can implement pull planning on your construction projects. Pull Planning provides the structure to expose poorly sequenced activities, improve information and resource workflows, and create a schedule that your entire team can call their own.
Join us for breakfast on Tuesday, August 16 for this informative presentation which is sure to be insightful. This program will introduce you to the concepts on Pull Planning and will explain how this collaborative approach will create a workflow that is more reliable and efficient. Presenters: Pooja Goel, DPR Construction James Shaw, TDIndustries Registration is free – Please register for this event Register HERE. |
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LCI – Austin CoP presents The First Medical Campus at a Major University in DecadesDate: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Time:11:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Texas Hospital Association |
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Responding to the need for a new healthcare delivery model, local leaders teamed to create the University of Texas Medical School and hospital: a state-of-the-art, $650M ecosystem which we’ve all probably viewed from I-35. Just as the innovative medical ecosystem brings together collaborative training, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, the construction team responsible for bringing this to life utilizes lean thinking. Here’s your opportunity to get behind-the-scenes information from key project leaders representing the owner, architect, builder and one of the major trade partners. The panel will include:
Please join us for lunch on Wednesday, June 29th for this interactive panel discussion and Q&A session which is sure to be insightful!
Garage parking is available during the event in the 1108 Lavaca building. Please note the only garage entrance is off Lavaca Street. Park in the spaces marked “THA”. Overflow parking can easily be accommodated with metered, on-street parking throughout the area. REGISTRATION:MEMBERS AND STUDENTS/ACADEMIA: $20.00
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LCI Austin Community of Practice Lean Happy Hour (Social) Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: The Park at the Domain |
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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 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 are and be ready to learn. Attendance is free of charge but please register! |
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LCI Austin Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Time: 9:00 am to 10:15 am Location: Associated Builders and Contractors |
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Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
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 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge. Coffee will be served. |
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LCI Austin A Lean Coffee Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 Time: 9:00 am to 10:15 am Location: DPR |
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Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.
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 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 are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge. Coffee will be served. |
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Arlington, VA 22209
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