Ep. 703 - Lean Onboarding Series - Bathrooms & Hand Wash Stations

Jason Schroeder opens the respect for people and resources section of the lean series with a topic he considers foundational: bathrooms and handwash stations. He argues that trashing a bathroom is really disrespecting fellow workers, not the general contractor, and lays out a clear, non-negotiable standard, including a real story of a 23-month project with only one small piece of graffiti the entire time. Additional Resources: ==================== Playlist -    • What Are The Best Practices For Safety On ...   Related Podcast - Ep. 153 - Start in the Bathroom! - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Ep. 706 - Lean Onboarding Series - Respect for Cleanliness & Organization - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • Sōji: Daily Cleaning as a Form of Respect   What to Watch Next -    • Why Is It Important To Maintain A Clean Wo...   Jason's Book - Elevating Construction Crew Leaders: A Principle Based & Step-by-step Guide for the Primary Leadership Role in Construction - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ6SVDLJ Suggested Book - 2 Second Lean - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984662286 Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/le... Key Moments in this Podcast ========================= 00:09 - Introducing today's topic: bathrooms and handwash stations 00:34 - Who actually loses when bathrooms get trashed 01:39 - Why "common" doesn't mean "right" 02:06 - The long term goal: real built bathrooms, not porta potties 04:44 - The non-negotiable minimums: cleaning frequency, handwash stations 05:48 - Graffiti as a sign of dysfunctional culture, not bad workers 06:04 - The research laboratory story: one piece of graffiti in 23 months 07:20 - Why decent bathrooms send a psychological signal about the whole project 09:52 - No separate bathrooms for project management versus workers Ask yourself honestly whether the bathrooms on your project would be good enough for your own mother or your own kids. Resources: ========== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://elevateconstructionist.com/po... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://elevateconstructionist.com/tr... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level. ======================== Email: jasons@elevateconstructionist.com Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement #Leadership