Elevate Construction Ep.1175 - Did Lean Management Fail?
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Sep 25, 2024 The podcast dives into the consequences of systems that foster abuse and the tendency to blame abusers rather than addressing root causes. It questions the effectiveness of lean management in the construction industry while reflecting on listener feedback. The discussion takes a deep look into fairness and equality, especially in women's experiences, highlighting issues like pay equity and resource allocation. It also critiques classical management practices and advocates for more equitable and effective management approaches.
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Respectful Disagreement
- Jason Schroeder respects the individual whose opinion he's dissecting.
- He believes they are more aligned than not.
Equality vs. Fairness
- Jason Schroeder discusses the disparity between men's and women's restrooms.
- He suggests that "fair" can be equal, but "equal" will never be fair.
Meritocracy Myth
- The concept of a meritocracy is flawed; people tend to hire those similar to themselves.
- Blind auditions in orchestras demonstrate women's competence when bias is removed.