Lean Boot Camp Part 1

Plus: Shared learning; Communication; Airplane simulation; Explanation of small batch size benefits; Team building; Thinking and discussion about application of Lean to work. Delta: Schedule training to not conflict with work on site; Provide written instructions for simulations; For Villego, start with round 1, then discuss Lean, then do round 2.

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Lean Boot Camp Part 2

Plus: Open avenues of communication; Relate games to construction; Provided real examples; Learning from others and group; Group participation and plenty of good ideas; Planning work understanding; Understanding of small batches. Delta: Slice roast beef thinner; Provide handouts.

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Office Pull Planning Session

Plus: Understanding sequence of work and responsibilities; Reviewing details; Understanding other trades’ work and relationship to our work; Addressing issues early; Cookie variety; Useful exercises. Delta: Provide more space; Spend more time pull planning versus other exercises; Make more productive; Develop exact dates for work.

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Lean Boot Camp for Office Building

Plus: Get to know each other; Hands on exercises. Delta: Organize room and lay out tables better; Include all field personnel and foremen; Provide a brief explanation of pull planning and where it is going earlier in the training; Group foremen together on airplane simulation to help establish relationships and teamwork; Get bigger pieces for

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Lean Boot Camp

Plus: Working together; Airplane simulation; Understanding value of teamwork; Understanding value of small crews and batches; Team communication. Delta: Start earlier in day.

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