Ep. 705 - Lean Onboarding Series - Worker Huddles

Jason Schroeder breaks down the morning worker huddle, calling it one of the most important meetings in all of construction and the best thing he's ever done in his career. He walks through exactly how to run one, from shout outs and feedback to the safety plan and daily logistics, and explains why winning over the workforce starts with making people feel genuinely heard, not talked down to. Additional Resources: ==================== Related Podcast - Ep. 10 - Worker Huddles - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Ep. 37 - Afternoon Foreman Huddles - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • How To Run A Daily Huddle   What to Watch Next -    • Morning Worker Huddle Minecraft   Jason's Book - Takt Steering & Control: Creating & Maintaining Flow in the Field with the Takt Production System® - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJD6Q3LN Suggested Book - Death by Meeting - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787968056 Miro Board - The Foreman Board - https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVOeWKEOY=/ Planner - Superintendent Personal Organization System: 90 Days of Organized Productivity - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW32LWCM Canva Asset - Crew Boards Template - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGeFaHP... Template - Takt Steering and Control Boards Template - https://elevateconstructionist.com/ou... Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/le... Key Moments in this Podcast ========================= 00:07 - How worker huddles fit into the full huddle system 01:08 - Why this is one of the most important meetings in construction 01:30 - Gathering all workers at the same queuing area 02:29 - The core purpose: creating a social group and winning people over 02:50 - Shout outs and asking workers for real feedback 03:30 - Walking through the daily agenda: safety, cleanliness, deliveries, weather 04:48 - Handling common objections: scheduling, language, engagement 06:00 - The key ingredient: doing it from a place of love and concern 07:12 - The outcome: one unified team instead of separate crews Ask yourself honestly whether your morning huddle actually makes workers feel heard, or just talked at. 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