Ep.122 - The 8 Wastes – Lean Series

Waste is all around you, but most teams don’t see it until it costs them time, money, and morale. In this video, Jason breaks down the eight wastes in plain language and shows how they show up on real projects, even when people look “busy” and productive. You’ll learn how to train your team to spot waste daily, get truly annoyed by it, and start making small improvements that scale into major results. This is the foundation for Lean because you can’t fix what you can’t see. Additional Resources: ================== Playlist -    • Master Work Package Planning With These No...   Related Podcast - 5S - Lean Series - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Remarkable Leadership - Winning Teams - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • How To Reduce Waste On A Construction Site   What to Watch Next -    • What Is Lean In Construction?   Jason's Book : Elevating Construction Senior Superintendents, Book 1 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6XQBBZG Suggested Book - 2 Second Lean - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984662286 Suggested Book - The Truth About Employee Engagement (Three Signs of a Miserable Job): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787995312 Miro Board - The Superintendent Board - https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVOihDT7c=/ Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/th... Key Moments in this Video ======================== 00:34 - Welcome, lean series basics but applicable 02:15 - Kids trampoline, lean huddle at 5:30 tonight 04:06 - WhatsApp lean videos scaling in field engineering 04:50 - Listener question about Brad Nelson greatest boss 06:30 - Brad clearly communicated expectations with enthusiasm 08:13 - Brad truly cared, never judgmental, always helpful 09:44 - Brad made Jason feel special, laughed at jokes 10:44 - Brad's confidence enabled without micromanagement 11:46 - Three signs miserable job: connection, relevance, measurement 12:35 - Brad gave relevance: "you can do anything" 14:04 - Positive voices believed in Jason, changed his life 16:42 - Conflict: waste everywhere, you don't notice it 17:01 - Lean desk building story demonstrates eight wastes 19:14 - Multiple mistakes: recut, wrong assembly, doors too small 21:05 - Motion not productivity: being busy isn't lean 22:25 - Eight wastes defined: overproduction through unused creativity 25:22 - Daily worker huddles with eight waste cards 27:50 - River of waste analogy: lower water level not raise 29:46 - Flow example: fewer people finish faster with less inventory 30:27 - Challenge: get everyone to know eight wastes, 3S daily Stop organizing waste and start removing it. Train your eyes, train your team, and build a culture where seeing waste leads to action every single day. Resources ======================== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com Access resources to elevate your operations: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... 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: [email protected] Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement