Ep.1421 - The Last Planner®️ System - Part 4

This episode wraps up our Last Planner series and sets the stage for a brand-new Last Planner Implementation Guide with real-world visuals and field-proven steps.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why the classic “should–can–will–did” ladder fails and how to rebuild it with macro-level Takt so your plans are both realistic and reliable.
• How to structure work by zones, not dates, to shorten throughput time without fantasy durations.
• Why shielding and screening at the weekly level is already too late and what to do months earlier instead.
• The power of First Run Studies (done 3–6 weeks out) to guarantee crews only start what they can finish on time.
• How to use workable backlog as swing capacity for the train of trades keeping flow intact and crews productive.
• A clear line in the sand: why CPM can’t be your master schedule and what to use instead.

This isn’t just theory, it’s the foundation for a field-ready manual that teams can actually follow. If you’re serious about reliable promises, real flow, and project delivery that works, this episode is your blueprint.

👉 Hit play and close out the Last Planner series strong.

 

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· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

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