Product Description
by Julie Glassmeyer (Author)
Whether you're a professional about to embark on your Lean Journey, a student getting your first taste of Lean, or an experienced Lean practitioner seeking additional guidance for yourself and your team, this book is designed to further our industry's ability to boost project teamwork and collaboration, grow a culture of trust and respect, and optimize project outcomes for everyone involved. This guide provides a general process/toolkit/ delivery system/etc. that can be implemented during design and construction. Along with training, coaching, and sustained effort by all team members, the information enclosed will support efforts to quickly create and maintain a high performing team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, eliminating waste, and optimizing value.
After reading this book, you should:
- Have a foundational understanding of Lean Design & Construction concepts and goals;
- Understand, and be able to describe, the purpose and benefits of employing Last Planner System(R) tools and processes;
- Be prepared to effectively participate in a Last Planner System(R) implementation;
- Understand, and be able to describe, the purpose and benefits of utilizing Target Value Delivery;
- Be prepared to effectively participate on a Target Value Delivery project team; and
- Have a resource when questions arise.
