Ep.1422 - Total Participation

In this episode, Jason uncovers why Japan’s lean revolution succeeded while the U.S. drifted away from the very principles it created. The answer lies in humility, respect for people, and the power of working as one united team.

Inside this episode:

• The forgotten U.S. production miracle of WWII and how Japan carried it forward.

• Why humility after the war fueled Japan’s lean culture while America lost it.

• How total participation transforms project sites from worker huddles to safety culture to trade partner alignment.

• Why foreman meetings, visual systems, and zero-tolerance for chaos aren’t optional, they’re the foundation of flow.

• The hard truth: Lean will never take root in construction until everyone participates.

If you’re tired of trades working in silos, projects bogged down by excuses, and the industry lagging behind manufacturing, this episode is your wake-up call.

👉 Hit play and discover how to build a jobsite culture where every crew, every trade, and every leader moves together because without total participation, there is no lean.

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

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