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The LCI Kansas City Community of Practice is working to rejuvenate our local practice and has hit the ground running in 2016 with monthly lean coffee’s (the 3rd Wednesday of every month) and larger quarterly events. So far in 2016 we have hosted an IPD presentation and Gemba walk. The purpose of the Kansas City Community of Practice is to educate and help grow lean construction knowledge here in our community. Please contact us if you would like to get more involved or learn more!
For questions about this CoP please contact Denise Erminger at Lean Construction Institute.
Are you ready to make your work exponentially easier and valuable for your organization? Scrum harnesses the power of individuals working together as a team. Double your productivity using this framework with less effort. This webinar is geared for individuals and teams with Lean practitioner experience. Workshop resources will be provided to guide scaling up to fully functional Scrum teams.
Learning Objectives:
Want to learn more now, find out what is Scrum and who uses it with this video from the Scrum Alliance on YouTube:
What is Scrum? YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/TRcReyRYIMg
Are your teams struggling with collaborating to solve problems to optimize the whole over the parts? Simulations promote concept attainment through experiential practice. They help participants understand the nuances of a concept. Simulations are more deeply engaging than other activities, as participants experience the activity first-hand, rather than hearing about it or seeing it. Not to mention, they are a fun way to learn!
The Silent Squares simulation explores the moment when people decide to cooperate. An excellent simulation for partnering or problem solving to meet a common objective or in a risky environment where trust is being developed. This simulation offers a powerful “lightbulb-going-off” or AHA moment for participants. This highly-engaging, virtual simulation event is 90 minutes including a group debrief of the experience.
The challenges faced by the construction industry are well documented; projects are regularly delivered late and over budget, improvements in productivity lag way behind manufacturing, there’s an aging workforce and global skills shortage. Safety, waste, risk and sustainability are key concerns; what the ecosystem needs to deliver is more certainty.
There is no panacea, but there is progress. Methods such as Lean, Integrated Project Delivery, Advanced Work Packaging, Digitization, Productization and Prefabrication can help put the industry on the path to predictability, certainty, quality and sustainability.
To help you navigate this path, this panel session will bust some myths around Lean and discuss what can be done today to set the right direction for industry transformation. Productization will be a key theme, along with target value design and how Lean construction is not Lean manufacturing. Underscoring this will be some best practices you can adopt for foundational readiness and maturity assessment. Let’s put the manufacturing back into Lean!
Are you challenged with creating a Lean mindset in your organization or team? Simulations promote concept attainment through experiential practice. They help participants understand the nuances of a concept. Simulations are more deeply engaging than other activities, as participants experience the activity first-hand, rather than hearing about it or seeing it. Not to mention, they are a fun way to learn!
The Maroon-White Simulation helps to reveal why Lean approaches and Integrated Project Delivery are important. This simulation offers a powerful “lightbulb-going-off” or AHA moment for participants. This highly-engaging, virtual simulation event is 90 minutes including a group debrief of the experience.
Unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase in construction costs and schedules. The Last Planner System® (LPS®) was developed to improve predictability while maximizing efficiency and safety. In the Introduction to The Last Planner System® webinar, you will discover the five connected planning conversations of LPS® and how they improve communication, trust, transparency and reliability. This webinar, which includes real-life examples of LPS® implementation will be a first step in mastering the System.
Learning Objectives:
Similar to during construction, unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase to project costs and schedules during the design (preconstruction) phases. The Last Planner System® (LPS®) is an effective approach to improving the delivery of projects during these phases. In the Last Planner System® In Design webinar participants will gain insight as to how collaborative planning will improve their delivery process and outcomes as relevant to the specifics of design. This webinar is an important step in learning to stabilize your delivery process by keeping all team members’ needs being reliably met.
Learning Objectives:
During the Design Phase, teams seek ways to improve client outcomes while maximizing design excellence. Lean In The Design Phase webinar participants gain insight to Lean approaches and tools relative to the design phase to optimize team communication, collaboration and results. Learners will understand how a Lean strategy can drive innovative solutions by connecting people, principles and practices. This webinar is foundationally important for anyone involved in preconstruction to improve the impact you are having on the project outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Does your team face the dilemma of how much time and resources should be invested in planning? Simulations promote concept attainment through experiential practice. They help participants understand the nuances of a concept. Simulations are more deeply engaging than other activities, as participants experience the activity first-hand, rather than hearing about it or seeing it. Not to mention, they are a fun way to learn!
The Oops Game answers the question, how much should be invested in planning? Every construction project manager and planner at every level need to faces the dilemma of balancing the cost of additional effort for planning and the extent to which risk will be reduced. In the real and uncertain world, how much risk-focused planning is enough given the ineffable reality of the future is unknown and unknowable. This virtual simulation game provides a simple and effective means to show the value of planning and stopping rules for planning.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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LCI Lean Learning Series: A3 Thinking
This topic introduces A3 Thinking for collaborative problem solving.
Participants will learn the definition of an A3, the problem solving structure with explanation of each step of the A3 format.
The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. The event is more structured than a Lean Coffee yet shorter and less structured than a LCI education course. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion amongst the participants. The event is 60-90 minutes.
Attendance is free of charge. Please pre-register.
Light breakfast will be provided
Visitor parking is located on the south side of the building. Please enter the building via the main entrance on the south side.
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Lean Learning Series #3 – Last Planner System®
This topic introduces the Last Planner System® (LPS)® 5 levels and connected conversations. Participants will learn the benefits and key concept of LPS®, the definition of Last Planner®, and push versus pull methodology. Learning will include examples of LPS® being implemented.
The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. The event is more structured than a Lean Coffee yet shorter and less structured than a LCI education course workshop. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion among the participants. The event is 60-90 minutes.
Attendance is free of charge. Please pre-register.
Light breakfast will be provided
Visitor parking is located to the right of the garage entrance off of 10th. Please bring your parking ticket to the front desk for validation. The front desk will direct you to the appropriate room.
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Lean Learning Series #2
This topic focuses on the 8 Wastes as relevant to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn the definition of waste and descriptions of each of the 8 Wastes with examples for further exploration. Learning will include a before and after waste walk video example.
The LCI Lean Learning Series is a facilitated discussion-oriented event focused on a specific Lean subject matter. The event is more structured than a Lean Coffee yet shorter and less structured than a LCI education course workshop. Its purpose is to provide just enough knowledge base to kick start an engaging Lean discussion among the participants.
Attendance is free of charge. Please pre-register.
Coffee and light breakfast will be provided
Visitor parking spots are located on the south side of the building, Please park there and enter the main entrance on the south side.
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Lean Learning Series
Join us for the first of 6 Lean Learning Series, “What is Lean?”. This topic introduces Lean Project Delivery as relevant to the design and construction industry, compares conventional delivery with Lean delivery outcomes and describes the goals and benefits of Lean. Participants will learn the key principles that are foundational to Lean such as the LCI 6 Tenets of Lean in detail.
The learning series is a structured discussion 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 are welcome! Come as you are and be ready to learn.
Attendance is free of charge. Please pre-register.
Coffee and light breakfast will be provided
Please enter the garage from 10th Street. Visitor parking is to the right when you enter. The front desk will validate parking and direct you to the proper room.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
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 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. Please pre-register.
Coffee and pastries will be served
Park in the South lot and come in the front door
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Flat Rate: $10.00
Please pre-register.
A box lunch and drinks will be provided – Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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A Lean Coffee
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 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. Please pre-register.
Coffee and pastries will be served
Park in the South lot and come in the front door
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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 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. Please pre-register.
Coffee and pastries will be served
Garage parking is available. Please park in visitor spaces. Bring your ticket to the front desk for validation
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Please join us as we close out the year with a Happy Hour at Martin City Brewing Company Pizza and Tap Room. We have all been very busy in 2018 and wanted to take some time to relax and socialize together.
Registration rate: $10
Your registration will cover the costs of drinks (2 per registrant) and appetizers
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Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Registration rate: $10
Lunch included
Visitor parking south of building on 115th and Lamar
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Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! This month’s will be focused on The Last Planner System®and Scheduling.
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 6 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 6 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 3 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.
Registration is Free of Charge
Coffee and donuts will be available
With this session focusing on Last Planner System®and Scheduling, please come prepared with some discussion topics where you believe there are opportunities for improvement or sharing.
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Unpredictable workflows correlate with an increase to construction costs and schedules. In response to 1990s research revealing 54 percent of construction project commitments were completed on time, LCI developed The Last Planner System® (LPS® ) with five levels designed to help project teams maintain reliable workflow while maximizing efficiency and safety. Now, you can complete LCI’s Introduction to Last Planner System® to learn how it improves communication, trust and transparency across all stakeholders. Engage in group discussions and see for yourself how variations in flow impact the entire project with the Parade of Trades simulation embedded in this 4-hour LCI education course.
Speakers:
George Zettel- Turner Construction Company – George Zettel is a Program Manager responsible for advancing lean, the Last Planner System®, and Integrated Project Delivery in the United States and Canada. He has worked for Turner Construction Company for 15 years leading project and industry improvements with lean principles since 2004. George works on projects and in offices developing lean leaders and improving practitioners’ operations. George has worked to develop people and coach teams on multiple projects such as UHS Temecula Hospital in California, UHS Henderson Hospital in Nevada, Denver Health, and University of Texas Dallas-Brain Performance Center. Prior roles include serving as Regional Lean Manager for the Central Region of the United States, coaching teams and developing trainers in lean thinking and the deployment of the Last Planner System®.
Registration Rates:
Light breakfast of coffee, rolls and fruit will be served at 8:00 AM
Taco/Burrito Bar will be served following the event
Parking is available on the north side of the Sundry and
Plexpod Westport. If you turn north on Warwick Blvd. from 39th street, pass the
first lot on the west of the Sundry and turn right there is plenty of free
parking on the north side of the building.
4 AIA Credits will be offered –
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Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Registration rate: $10
Lunch will be provided
Parking is on the street off of both sides of Santa Fe. Additional parking can be found nearby. You cannot park in the covered Farmers Market on Wednesday’s, that is the market day of the week.
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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, collaborative tools and approaches. It includes a hands-on learning simulation.
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Speakers
Bernita Beikmann – HKS, Inc. – Bernita Beikmann is a Principal with HKS, Inc. and Director of Operations for the Health Group. She has served integral roles as a project architect, project manager at HKS for the last 20 years, and a coach and facilitator for project teams. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she works with all departments at HKS to improve internal processes. Ms. Beikmann is currently serving on the joint committee for the AIA and AGC and the LCI Board.
Aaron Pitt – JE Dunn – A construction PM by trade, Aaron Pitt, of J.E. Dunn Construction, grew up working in construction – seeing the same problems and issues repeated project after project. Mid-career, he was introduced to the ideas of Lean Construction and finally solutions to the reoccurring problems began to surface. Aaron joined JE Dunn in 2015 to teach, train, and build a lean culture full time.
This course is AIA/CES registered for 5 LU credits
Free parking garage north of 39th Street on Warwick Blvd. and north of Plexpod Annex
Registration and light breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Lunch- Taco/Burrito Bar
Snacks and drinks provided.
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Join us for a Lean Lunch to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! We will have a short introductory “Lean Thought” by Black & Veatch and then begin 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!
Attendance is $10, lunch is included
(please provide any special dietary needs)
Visitor parking available at designated spots.
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Join us for a Lean Lunch 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 $10, lunch is included.
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This introductory training will include an overview to Last Planner®® System (LPS®) implementation. LPS® integrates Lean principles and is based on conversation leading to reliable commitments by team members. Participants will learn the fundamentals of LPS. The training will include a hands-on simulation to reveal the importance of removing variation in work flow.Objectives:
Speaker:
Rebecca Snelling coaches organizations on Lean Transformation. Her focus at JE Dunn includes coaching Leadership on Lean, developing Lean coaches, working with staff to standardize and improve processes, as well as implementing Last Planner System® in Design and Construction, TVD, IPD, Choosing By Advantages and other Lean practices and behaviors. A part of the construction industry since 1996, she began her Lean journey in 2006, and currently serves as National Lean Director for JE Dunn.
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Join us for a Lean Lunch 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 $10, lunch is included.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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A Lean Lunch
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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 $10, lunch is included.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Price of attendance is $10 per person. Lunch will be provided.
Visitor parking is located on the North side of the building between Washington and Pennsylvania. The parking garage West of the building is available if additional parking is needed.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Price of attendance is $10 just to cover the box lunch for attendees.
Parking is available in front of Core FIrst Bank and Trust
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Price of attendance is $10 just to cover the box lunch for attendees.
Free parking is available at the JE Dunn Headquater’s Parking Garage with tickets validated at the front desk upon arrival.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Kansas City, MO 64105
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
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Lean Lunch
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Kansas City, MO 64114
Join us for a Lean Lunch 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.
Price of attendance is $10 just to cover the box lunch for those who register before close of business on 5/12/2017
Parking is available (Enter off Ward Parkway)
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Kansas City, MO 64145
Flat Rate: $5
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
Introduction to Lean
Friday, June 23, 2017
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Builders Association
720 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
This workshop is intended to give newcomers a broad awareness of the vocabulary, fundamental principles and basic practices of Lean Project Delivery. This can serve as a framework for learning how to apply lean thinking and methods to deliver significantly greater value on your projects and within your organization.
Register Early – Capacity is Limited!
Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon snack provided
Parking is available at the Builders Association Bldg. (MAP)
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
A Business Case for Lean –
KCAHE/LCI Combined Event
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kansas City, MO 64116
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.
•We benchmarked 162 projects and inquired about 27 management methods
•Research results now demonstrate statistically significant correlations between high Lean intensity and project success
•This effort definitively breaks down some common myths about Lean project work, and makes a compelling case that Lean makes a positive difference in project performance
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 is recently retired VP/GM of Intel’s global construction and LCI board member from 2014-2016. He has many practical examples to share from implementing lean and collaborative contracting approaches from around the globe and around the US. Intel’s former VP of Technology and Manufacturing, he 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.
Registration Fee: $25.00
Capacity is limited – register early.
Lunch will be provided
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
CRB
1251 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64116
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 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.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
Parade of Trades – Reliable Flow
(Groundhog Day)
Thursday, February 2, 2017
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Kansas City, MO 64106
Do you feel like you inexplicably relive the same project outcomes over and over again? Do your projects suffer schedule slippage and productivity challenges? Do you feel like the only one? You are not alone. If you are experiencing workflow challenges in your construction projects, design efforts, and/or management systems and can’t seem to break free from this cycle, we think we can help. Overcome your cynicism and despair and join us on February 2, 2017 (Groundhog Day) for the Parade of Trades® Simulation which will give you insights into this common issue, and ways to rethink how workflow is established. Through a fun, hands on exercise reliable workflow principles will come to life.
Objectives:
1. Understand the criticality of dependence and variation on project workflow
2. Explain the benefits of variation reduction on operations
3. Recognize the effect of batching on production systems
4. Recognize the effect of pull on production systems
Kansas City Community of Practice Board will lead the Parade of Trades discussion and simulation. Board members include Jeff Tyler (MMC), Kraig Swogger (B&V), Austin Christensen (CRB), Bill Strength (PSU), Brock Centlivre (JCE Engineers), Corey Taylor (Turner), Matt Marrow (JE Dunn), and Mindy Whisler (WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff), Matt Thiel (B&V)
Registration Fee: $10.00
Parking will be provided in the garage adjoining the J.E. Dunn HQ Building. Parking tickets will be validated upon arrival.
Capacity is limited – register early. Final registration date is January 26, 2017
Beer/wine and snacks will be served.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
16201 W 95th Street, #200
Lenexa, KS 66219
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 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.
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Black & Veatch
11401 Lamar Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66211
Join us for another successful 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 will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed 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 Kansas City Community of Practice
presents
A Lean Coffee
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
MMC Contractors
13800 Wyandotte
Kansas City, MO 64145
Join us for another successful 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.
This month, we will be discussing MMC’s use of spaghetti diagrams and other workflow monitoring techniques to evaluate their current operations, plan the equipment layout, and construct their new fabrication shop to maximize efficiencies and increase workflow.
Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed 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 Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: CRB
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Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
 LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: Turner Construction | |
| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: JE Dunn
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| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: Black & Veatch WHQ
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| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice Gemba Walk at the Church of the Resurrection Project Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: The Church of the Resurrection 13720 Roe Avenue (Space is Limited to 50 – Sign up Early) | |
A gemba walk is the Japanese term used to describe personal observation of work — where the work is happening. A Gemba walk is a practice used in continuous improvement to understand the situation before taking action for improvement. This program will include a short training on what it means to perform a Gemba walk and then we will walk the jobsite to put the training into practice at the $80 Million Church of the Resurrection project located in Leawood, Kansas. Instructors will be provided from the LCI-KC core group members. Project Management and Field Management staff from the Church of the Resurrection construction team will assist in instruction. Attendees will be required to wear hard hats and high visibility vests. A few hard hats will be available on site; however, please bring your hard hat and high visibility vests. Map of Location: assets/google earth of the church of the ressurection.pdf Networking Happy Hour – We invite participants to join us for a networking happy hour after the Gemba Walk: Rock and Brew Register HERE | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: McCowan and Gordon
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| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: JE Dunn Construction | |
| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: Black and Veatch WHQ | |
| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: McCownGordon Construction | |
| Participants will propose discussion topics, one topic per sticky note. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Each person gets two votes. They vote by making tally or check marks on the sticky. They are allowed to vote for their own topic. They are also allowed to place both marks on one topic. The topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and discussed accordingly. You 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 everyone agrees the topic has been discussed to everyone’s satisfaction. Takeaways are discussed and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. Parking at our building is limited. The main parking lot is located just North of our building and there are 5-6 spots that are dedicated to guests (the rest of the spots are fair game as well). There is street parking available near the building that includes some metered parking (very seldom is metered parking checked). Enter the building from the North side and the receptionist can direct you to conference room 2-East. | |
LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: J.E. Dunn HQ | ||
| Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn. Attendance is free of charge. Register HERE.
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LCI Kansas City Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am Location: Conference room IP2 | ||
| Join us for another successful Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation 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 more than two representatives per company, please.) Lean Coffees were created by Jim Benson and Jeremy Lightsmith as a melding of Open Space Technology (OST) and Personal Kanban (PK). OST is a process for having a group democratically develop an agenda for conversations and then managing that agenda. Kanban is used to visually manage the conversation. Lean Coffee is a free space for people to explore issues and concerns that they otherwise don’t get to discuss. This free space gives people a chance to try out behaviors, exercise leadership, get help, give help and grow professionally. Come as you are and be ready to Learn.
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