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⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode is not for the easily offended Lean practitioner. Dr. Shahrukh Irani is an experienced industrial engineer specializing in high-mix, low-volume Lean implementations. Shahrukh has studied Lean and is a practicing industrial engineer, author, and teacher. In his own words about his book, “WARNING! This book [Job Shop Lean] is written by an Industrial Engineer who never worked at Toyota. But that did not deter me! I figured out that whatever the general public knows about the Toyota Production System aka LEAN is IE [Industrial Engineering] that Toyota used in the 1900s. And IE in the 1900s was not enabled by Operations Research, Data Science and a horde of software tools.” His favorite place to be is where people implement Job Shop Lean in various manufacturing facilities like forge or machine shops, fabrication facilities, and shipping departments. He has applied lean problem-solving to product family formation, work cell design, production scheduling, and proven techniques to drive continuous improvement.   Show Links: The EBFC Show Blog Top 3 Schedule Problems https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/top-3-schedule-problems/      Connect with Shahrukh via LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrukh-irani-8b25a55/  Website at https://www.leanandflexible.com/  Shahrukh’s Book Link: https://www.leanandflexible.com/book/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

Be cautious of what you choose to learn. Some ideas take deep roots. Rebecca (Martin) Snelling and Dan Fauchier learned about Lean Construction, and it transformed their lives, work, and friendship on a billion-dollar project. Today they each coach people, organizations, and leaders to transform design and construction. When making a change, be aware that people may actively work against it. Beyond just Lean Construction tools, these two know how to influence projects and company culture. People that find ways to grow themselves separate learners, followers, and leaders.    Referenced Show Links: LCI Roadshow Video https://youtu.be/D3IWu6gX24g  Dan’s First The EBFC Show Interview at https://www.theebfcshow.com/firefighting-vs-lean-construction-dan-fauchier/  Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Finder Book and Test https://amzn.to/3LZbal4  Boldt’s Gatekeeper Program https://www.boldt.com/news/blog-post/trained-volunteer-gatekeepers-offer-peer-to-peer-help/    Show Shoutouts Renee Wolf, Health and Wellness Coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wolf/  Nick Loughrin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickloughrin/ Ritu Ahuja https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-ahuja/    Connect with Rebecca via   LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasnelling/  Website at https://www.rebeccasnelling.com/  Choosing by Advantages (Book) https://www.rebeccasnelling.com/#Book  Email at rebecca@rebeccasnelling.com      Connect with Dan via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danzpage/  Twitter at https://twitter.com/danfauchier  Lean Project Delivery (Book) https://amzn.to/3RtvSei   Website trycanow.com or https://constructionacceleratortm.com/  Website https://constructionaccelerator.as.me/ChatwithDan     Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org   

If you are putting in more hours at work than with your family, why not make it remarkable, and find ways to make it faster. Jason Schroeder is a former Field Operations and Project Director with over 20 years in leadership positions. His experiences include working as a field engineer, project superintendent, general superintendent, and field operations director. He is the Owner and Lead Consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction from coast to coast by providing insights, solutions, and training that create respect in the field through trained leaders, which ultimately preserves and protects families in construction. He is the creator of the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive courses that train field leadership. He hosts the Elevate Construction Podcast, a blog through elevateconstructionist.com, and trains, consults, and coaches throughout the country. In this episode, Jason shares how he uses Scrum to run his whole business and builds better Last Planner System™️ methods into Takt Planning.    Referenced Show Links: Lean Takt via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt  Website at https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-planning/  Takt Guide Website at https://www.taktguide.com/    Connect with Jason via   LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonschroederelevatingconstruction/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht   

A new generation of blue-collar and white-collar design and construction professionals are using flow systems like Takt and Scrum to make work easier, better, and faster. Spencer Easton passionately teaches others how to increase efficiency by eliminating waste and variation. He actively pushes the limits of Scrum and Takt to enable systematic schedule improvements. He helps teams improve Takt adoption resulting in massive time savings!    Referenced Show Links: Lean Takt via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt  Website at https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-planning/  Spencer’s Lean Construction Blog Article Website at https://leanconstructionblog.com/Creating-a-Takt-Plan.html  Jason Schroeder’s Lean Builder Blog Article Website at https://theleanbuilder.com/production-laws-in-a-takt-ed-system/  LeanTakt Blog Critical Path Versus Critical Flow Website at https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/post/we-do-not-have-a-critical-path-in-construction-we-have-critical-flow  Swarming Scrum Pattern via Website at https://sites.google.com/a/scrumplop.org/published-patterns/product-organization-pattern-language/development-team/swarming--one-piece-continuous-flow?    Connect with Spencer via   LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-easton/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    Learn more about How to Use Mural for Beginners with Felipe via YouTube https://youtu.be/5SMlBdANGxU    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

"Adapt or die." That isn't a trite phrase. Consider your company. Is it adapting or trying to remain unchanged? Let's solve the big problems. Bob Armbrister knows firsthand how hundreds of construction companies can use technology to adapt and transform. Bob is the President and CEO of Spark Business Works, a Michigan-based company specializing in building custom digital tools for businesses in the construction industry. Watch/listen to discover why digital transformation tools matter, how business leaders can bounce back from failure during economic downturns, and why construction is one of the most laggard industries regarding technology adoption. Construction businesses getting up to speed with their digital transformations results in easier, better, and faster work without burdening people already working hard to build.   Connect with Bob via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobarmbrister/ Website at https://www.sparkbusinessworks.com/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link RSM Podia Course Link: https://store.theebfcshow.com/rsm Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht   --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree   Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org  

Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. Eugene Colberg has been recognized for his contributions to architecture and design by major news media including Crain’s New York Business' 2021 Notable Hispanic Leaders & Executives. As Principal of Colberg Architecture, he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects. He earned his BArch from Cornell University, is a Registered Architect in the State of New York, a Green Associate of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Colberg Architecture is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the City and State of New York and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.   Connect with Eugene via   LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/colbergarchitecture  Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/colberg_architecture Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/colbergarchitecture  Website at https://www.colbergarchitecture.com  Email ecolberg@colbergarchitecture.com    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

Equipping teams with skills in large and small organizations is a nearly universal challenge. Jeff Zigman, The Business Engineer, knows the power of asking the right questions coupled with technology to increase skill acquisition with on-site, remote, or hybrid teams.   Connect with Jeff via   LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzigman/  Email jeffz@skillbuilder.academy  Website https://skillbuilder.academy/  Website http://remoteactiveshooterpreparation.com/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    Show Links: Change Makers - PDCA vs SAPD https://youtu.be/aonRK9vQNkg    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

An incredibly talented construction projects production leader with equal hands-on Lean Construction implementation and expertise, Melanie Gilbertson knows how to engage teams across her organization with practical skill building for easier and better project delivery. She leads an amazing team of scheduling and Lean subject matter experts to support integrated production teams in their efforts to meet project-wide Conditions of Satisfaction. This episode is full of inspiration and actions to support your learning and project improvement efforts.    Show Links: From The EBFC Show Blog: Visual Management Basics for Construction Teams https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/visual-management-basics-for-construction-teams/    Apply A3 Thinking to Improve Project Delivery https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/apply-A3-thinking-to-improve-project-delivery/    Construction Scrum Case Studies https://www.theebfcshow.com/blog/construction-scrum-case-studies/    Connect with Melanie  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanielgilbertson/    Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Lean and Scrum Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org 

Web3 (also known as Web 3.0) is a new growth area in construction technology solutions. It is a new iteration of the World Wide Web built on blockchain tech. Rob Salvador and April Moss are working at DigiBuild, a new type of construction management software utilizing blockchain for construction companies. Imagine being able to capture transactions from all of the different systems being utilized on your project and put them into a filterable, searchable, and comparable project timeline to remove the waste and fraud. Easier and better data insights and decision-making to support putting quality work in place.   Show Links: Mental Health Resources: Crisis Text Line USA and Canada https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 International https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/    Building Mental Health (Suicide Prevention) with Frank King | The EBFC Show 005 https://www.theebfcshow.com/building-mental-health-suicide-prevention/   Connect with Rob  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjsalvador/  Email at rob@digibuild.com  Website at https://digibuild.com/   Connect with April  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-moss-01a7b71a/ Email at april@digibuild.com   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org   

Networking professionals know that making genuine connections yield several positive side effects. Reena Friedman Watts has made networking with change-makers a full-time job. She is sharing her experiences from reality TV, radio, and podcast interviewing (Better Call Daddy) the top influencers and industry moguls of today. Reena says networking is about saying yes, sharing, and not taking.  Do you need some fresh ideas? Would raising your professional profile help you connect with the right people and get access to better opportunities? If you need advice, do you know how to seek and receive it? Build confidence and become connected today.   Connect with Reena via  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts/   Connect with Felipe via Social media and Free Training Resources at https://thefelipe.bio.link  Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://rb.gy/q5vaht    Episode Links:  https://megawattsproductions.com/ https://bettercalldaddy.com/   The EBFC Show Live Streams https://www.theebfcshow.com/p/Livestreams/    --- Today’s episode is sponsored by Bosch RefinemySite. It’s a cloud-based construction platform. Bosch uses Lean principles to enable your entire team, from owners to trade contractors – to plan, communicate, document, and execute in real-time. It’s the digital tool that supports the Last Planner System® process and puts it all together in one simple, collaborative ecosystem. Bosch RefinemySite empowers your team, builds trust, creates a culture of responsibility, and enhances communication. Learn more and Try for free at https://www.bosch-refinemysite.us/tryforfree    Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org