Ep. 575 - Changemakers

Jason Schroeder breaks down a definition of a real change maker: someone who sees patterns, identifies actual problems, solves them through real observation, organizes teams instead of complaining, leads collective action, and keeps adapting as things change. He calls himself out along the way, admitting how his own opinions on Takt planning and command and control have shifted over time. It's an energized, self reflective episode on what it actually takes to create lasting change instead of just talking about it. Additional Resources: =================== Playlist -    • Real Lean vs. Fake Lean: What Is The Diffe...   Related Podcast - Ep. 1139 - Patterns That Help - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Ep. 276 - Continuous Improvement - Integrated Production Control Series - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • What Is Continuous Improvement?   What to Watch Next -    • Kaizen Culture Explained: What “Continuous...   Jason's Book - Elevating Construction Senior Superintendents, Book 1 - The Leader and the Team - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6XQBBZG Suggested Book - Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard - https://heathbrothers.com/books/switch/ Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/ch... Key Moments in this Podcast: ========================== 02:25 - Introducing tonight's topic: change makers 02:41 - Listener feedback 03:55 - The definition of a change maker from Bill Drayton 04:34 - Step one: seeing patterns around you 07:01 - Step two: identifying the problems in any situation 08:51 - The prosperity and decline cycle 09:06 - Step three: solving the problems you actually have, through real observation 10:29 - Step four: organizing fluid teams instead of complaining 11:29 - Step five: leading with collective action toward a real solution 12:36 - Step six: continually adapting as situations change 14:23 - Jason's own example of updating his opinions over time Ask yourself honestly which of these six steps you're actually missing the next time you call yourself a change maker. 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