Notes from Tom Richert

What to Expect at the LeanProject 2018 Leadership Experience

2018-02-12T16:00:22-06:00

LeanProject is hosting its second Leadership Experience, February 28 and March 1, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Griffin Gate Resort. This intimate conference is an opportunity to learn how to ...

What to Expect at the LeanProject 2018 Leadership Experience2018-02-12T16:00:22-06:00

2018 Leadership Experience – Conversations for Leadership Featuring a Tour of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Facility

2018-01-03T14:07:50-06:00

We are excited to announce the dates for the 2018 LeanProject Leadership Experience to be held February 28 and March 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Griffin Gate Marriott ...

2018 Leadership Experience – Conversations for Leadership Featuring a Tour of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Facility2018-01-03T14:07:50-06:00

#Lean Leadership: Reluctance, Stumbling and Embracing the B Player

2017-04-12T14:55:58-05:00

A project team we are working with recently addressed two concerns related the to adoption of new Lean behaviors. Reluctance of some on the team to embrace Lean practices and behaviors. People will stumble, ...

#Lean Leadership: Reluctance, Stumbling and Embracing the B Player2017-04-12T14:55:58-05:00

Last Planner® System Rule 1

2017-03-21T15:05:44-05:00

“Keep all plans, at every level of detail, in public view at all times.” This rule is one of twelve that comes from the Current Process Benchmark for the Last ...

Last Planner® System Rule 12017-03-21T15:05:44-05:00

Pull Planning and Pull Planning for Flow

2017-03-14T15:05:49-05:00

A common question during and following pull planning sessions is “why can’t we just plan from the beginning of the work like we usually do?” It’s an important question, and ...

Pull Planning and Pull Planning for Flow2017-03-14T15:05:49-05:00

The Seven Basics of Construction Site Lean Observation Walks

2017-02-28T15:05:58-06:00

Commonly known as Gemba walks, Lean observation walks are important opportunities for learning for superintendents, construction management and administrative staff, construction executives, architects, engineers, and owners. If you are not ...

The Seven Basics of Construction Site Lean Observation Walks2017-02-28T15:05:58-06:00

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

2017-02-25T15:05:48-06:00

The premise behind this book is straightforward. There are two mindsets that people can have when it comes to approaching work, play and relationships. One is a growth mindset, in ...

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck2017-02-25T15:05:48-06:00