Ep. 714 - Lean Onboarding Series - The Last Planner System

Jason Schroeder gives a high level overview of the last planner system as part of the continuing onboarding series, looking at it through two lenses: the schedule deliverables and the culture behind them. He walks through each tool in sequence, from the master schedule and phase pull plans, to the six week make ready look ahead, weekly work plans, and daily huddles, and explains how percent plan complete is tracked, with different targets depending on whether the system is built on CPM or Takt. He then reframes the system as a culture shift, one where foremen, the actual last planners, are genuinely listened to and collaborated with instead of directed through top down command and control leadership. Additional Resources: ==================== • Playlist -    • What Is Scheduling In Production Planning?   • Related Podcast - The Last Planner System – Lean Series — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • Related Podcast - Lean Onboarding Series - The Weekly Work Plan — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • What to Watch Next -    • What Is The Last Planner System?   • What to Watch Next -    • Видео   • Jason's Book - Takt Planning: Lean Construction Scheduling With The Takt Production System® & Last Planner® — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKSSMTJ1 • Suggested Book - The Lean Builder — https://theleanbuilder.com/product/th... • Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/le... Key Moments in this Podcast: ========================= 00:46 - Viewing the system through its schedule deliverables 01:03 - The master schedule and milestones 01:26 - Phase plans created through pull planning with the last planners 02:12 - Defining who the last planners are: foremen, lead persons, and superintendents 02:36 - The six week make ready look ahead plan and its purpose 03:53 - Weekly work plans and collaborative commitments 04:40 - Daily huddles and fanatical focus on roadblock removal 05:12 - Tracking percent plan complete and root cause analysis 05:47 - PPC targets: 80 to 85 percent with CPM versus 100 percent with Takt 06:18 - Viewing the system as a culture of listening and collaboration 06:56 - Moving away from command and control and siloed leadership The last planner system isn't just a set of schedule tools, it's a culture that genuinely listens to the foremen and workers closest to the work. On we go, planning together instead of directing from the top. 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