Notes from Tom Richert

Beyond Last Planner

2018-08-21T10:00:55-05:00

Many A/E/C industry companies begin their lean journey by implementing the Last Planner® System on projects. That is a good start, as properly implemented the Last Planner can stabilize workflow, ...

Beyond Last Planner2018-08-21T10:00:55-05:00

“Lean Conversations” Now Available

2018-07-30T08:01:41-05:00

Lean Conversations reports on a workshop that immersed a group of artists in the fundamentals of Lean for three days, during which they conversed with some of the leading thinkers ...

“Lean Conversations” Now Available2018-07-30T08:01:41-05:00

5 Reflections on Coaching

2018-07-24T11:43:59-05:00

Just back from participating in the 2018 Lean Coaching Summit sponsored by Lean Frontiers and the Lean Enterprise Institute, I offer the following reflections regarding coaching on a lean project. ...

5 Reflections on Coaching2018-07-24T11:43:59-05:00

Three Guidelines for Last Planner Excellence

2018-06-26T10:03:25-05:00

When many people hear the words “Last Planner” they think pull planning. That’s understandable. The act of collaboratively designing the work can be a lot of fun, especially when a ...

Three Guidelines for Last Planner Excellence2018-06-26T10:03:25-05:00

LeanProject Presenting at the 2018 Lean Coaching Summit

2018-06-26T10:01:39-05:00

LeanProject coach Tom Richert along with Joanna McGuffey of Unconventional Works will be presenting a full-day workshop Tuesday, July 17 at the 2018 Lean Coaching Summit in Seattle. The annual ...

LeanProject Presenting at the 2018 Lean Coaching Summit2018-06-26T10:01:39-05:00

Join LeanProject at Congress in Orlando this October

2018-06-26T10:00:21-05:00

LeanProject will be at the 20th Annual Lean Construction Congress, October 15-19 in Orlando and we look forward to seeing you there. Once again LeanProject coaches will be providing several ...

Join LeanProject at Congress in Orlando this October2018-06-26T10:00:21-05:00

The Daily Huddle

2018-05-22T10:00:46-05:00

The Daily Huddle is an important part of the Last Planner® System, and plays an important role in supporting workflow reliability. Sometimes people are tempted to forego the Daily Huddle, ...

The Daily Huddle2018-05-22T10:00:46-05:00

Percent Plan Complete is Not a Grade

2018-04-24T09:45:52-05:00

A concern that sometimes arises in the use of the Last Planner® System is the desire by some people to treat Percent Plan Complete (PPC) as a grade. The allure ...

Percent Plan Complete is Not a Grade2018-04-24T09:45:52-05:00

Three Ways to Think About Lean Vocabulary

2018-03-27T10:00:22-05:00

When people are learning about Lean practices they very soon confront a set of new terms, many of them in Japanese. While the enthusiasm some people have for Lean processes ...

Three Ways to Think About Lean Vocabulary2018-03-27T10:00:22-05:00