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Elevate ConstructionEp.1396 - Situation RoomsWhy Every Project Needs a “Situation Room” In this episode, Jason Schroeder introduces a game-changing idea for modern construction: the Situation Room - a centralized command space to monitor, plan, and respond in real-time. Inspired by legendary builds like the Empire State Building and Boulder Dam, Jason makes the case for creating dedicated rooms where project leaders aren’t just reacting, they're orchestrating. From macro Takt plans and KPIs to 3D models and comms access, this isn’t just a conference room, it’s a mission control for your project. In this episode, you’ll disc...2025-07-2508 minElevate ConstructionEp.1395 - Trades Won’t Do It - BS“The Trades Won’t Do It” - That’s a Lie. Let’s Talk. In this episode, Jason Schroeder calls out one of the most common and laziest excuses on job sites: “The trades won’t do it.” Won’t pull plan? Won’t do huddles? Won’t use weekly work plans? 🚨 Total. B.S. Jason shares years of hard-won experience proving that trades will engage when they’re led with clarity, purpose, and respect. He digs into a tough conversation with a field leader who said, “Just be the a-hole and tell them what to do,” and unpacks t...2025-07-2512 minElevate ConstructionEp.1394 - Hustle CultureThe Lie of Hustle Culture: Why Grinding Isn’t the Answer Is “rise and grind” really the path to greatness or just a trap we’ve all bought into? In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down the myth of hustle culture and why it’s quietly hurting workers, families, and entire project teams. From 100-hour work weeks to toxic productivity mindsets, Jason shares personal stories, challenges a popular country song, and calls out the glorification of burnout that’s been passed down as pride. You’ll hear about: Why wo...2025-07-2513 minElevate ConstructionEp.1393 - Framing & Concrete Crews Must Get in RhythmFramers & Concrete Crews - We Need to Talk! In this straight-shooting episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder dives into a conversation the industry needs to have: framers and concrete crews asking for the entire jobsite and how it's slowing down your projects. From hospital basements the size of football fields to cramped urban builds in Salt Lake and even oil rigs in the ocean, Jason challenges the “we need the whole site” mentality head-on. With deep respect for trade partners and decades of hands-on experience in concrete, he breaks down how smaller batch sizes...2025-07-2510 minElevate ConstructionEp.1392 - Sequence like the Railroad & Bridge in The Ghost and the DarknessHow to Sequence Like a Railroad Over a Bridge In this episode, Jason Schroeder reveals a powerful visual and practical framework for strategic sequencing on construction projects inspired by lions, railroads, and real-world experience. Discover why sequencing like a railway hitting a perfectly timed bridge can transform your project outcomes. Learn how AI, maps, and constraint-based planning are shaping the future of Takt implementation. And hear a case study that proves hopping from zone to zone (instead of going in order) can cut weeks off your schedule. From phased curtain wall installs to smarter procurement a...2025-07-1912 minElevate ConstructionEp.1391 - Mandatory Buffer UsageWhat If We Required Buffers on Construction Projects? Sounds crazy, right? In this quick but powerful episode, Jason Schroeder flips a long-standing industry mindset on its head: What if we didn’t just allow buffers, what if we mandated them? Discover why forced downtime might be the secret to innovation. How buffer usage could actually boost performance instead of stall it. And why constraining others’ time may be killing your team's creativity and growth. Jason also shares exciting updates on the Elevating Construction book series and reflects on lessons learned from his own leadership evolution includ...2025-07-1911 minElevate ConstructionEp.1390 - Changing Mental ParadigmsStop Losing Quietly: Why Construction Needs a Massive Mindset Shift This isn’t just another podcast this is a wake-up call for the construction industry. In this episode, Jason Schroeder tackles three brutally honest truths: Loyalty ≠ Career Growth: Why being “loyal” to a company isn’t as noble as you think. The Super’s Way is NOT the Right Way: Why letting people “do it their way” is killing progress and systems. CPM Isn’t Strategy: If you’re clinging to P6 and CPM as a shield, you might already be losing the war, just a little slower...2025-07-1913 minElevate ConstructionEp.1389 - Everyone Can Improve, with Jake & JasonTired of the same old noise in construction? This episode is your wake-up call. Jason Schroeder dives deep into what’s really holding our industry back and what we can do about it. From leadership blind spots to bold solutions, this is not just another podcast… it’s a call to level up. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started, you’ll leave this episode fired up to create real change on your team and in your company. 👉 Hit play and let’s build something remarkable together. 2025-07-171h 08Elevate ConstructionEp.1388 - People Won’t Work Anymore, Feat. Scott BeebeAre people really getting lazier or are we just building chaotic workplaces nobody wants to be part of? In this explosive episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with Scott Beebe, founder of Business on Purpose and author of Let Your Business Burn and The Chaos Free Contractor. Together, they dismantle the tired narrative that “nobody wants to work anymore” and reveal the real reason businesses struggle to attract and keep top talent. Scott shares hard-earned lessons on: Why most business "fires" are just distractions and why you should let them burn. How to create a cul...2025-07-1631 minElevate ConstructionEp.1387 - Empowering Women, Feat. Gretchen Gagel, PhDWhat happens when a Harvard reject turned powerhouse engineer challenges every norm in a male-dominated industry and wins? In this unmissable episode, Jason Schroeder sits down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel, an executive, author, professor, and trailblazer in the construction world, to talk about what it really means to empower women in the workplace and why it's everyone’s business. From powerful personal stories of overcoming bias, to practical advice for men and women navigating leadership, to straight-up truth bombs about how unconscious bias still shows up on job sites and boardrooms, this episode is as rea...2025-07-1543 minElevate ConstructionEp.1386 - If You Trained Someone, It Was Worth ItWhat if your biggest letdowns were actually your most valuable lessons? In this powerful episode, Jason Schroeder reframes disappointment with one unforgettable truth: Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. Whether it’s a cancelled project, a scrapped plan, or a tough mistake in the field, it’s never wasted if your team walked away stronger. Here’s what you’ll take away: A mindset shift to transform “failure” into long-term leadership growth. How to view cancelled projects and setbacks as crucial training grounds. The hard tr...2025-07-1110 minElevate ConstructionEp.1385 - Comfortable in Detail, & Less so with the Art FormIf your team is drowning in complexity and still losing clarity, this episode is your wake-up call. We’ve been trained to worship detail but is more always better? Jason Schroeder unpacks why obsessing over every task, schedule, or CPM activity might actually be slowing your project down… and what real builders do instead. In this bold and practical episode, you'll learn: Why macro-level strategic planning is not optional. How “comfort in detail” kills innovation, overwhelms teams, and delays success. The art form of building trust in zoning, flow, and phas...2025-07-1111 minElevate ConstructionEp.1384 - How to Disagree EffectivelyDisagreeing doesn’t have to mean disconnecting. In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares powerful scripts and mindset shifts that can transform tension into teamwork and turn conflict into progress. Learn how to: Push back without triggering egos. Use disagreement to build credibility, not break relationships. Navigate critical feedback in high-pressure environments. Stay human, kind, and effective even when emotions run high. Whether you're a foreman, leader, or project manager, this episode is your crash course in respectful dissent with wisdom pulled from Jason’s real-world experience and books...2025-07-1111 minElevate ConstructionEp.1383 - Mentoring Executives, Feat. Mark, Jake, & Jason🎙️Mentoring the Boss: How to Coach Construction Executives We talk a lot about mentoring field teams but what about mentoring up? In this insightful (and hilarious) episode, Jason Schroeder teams up with two of his favorite humans, Mark Story and Jake Smaellie to flip the script on coaching in construction. Instead of just mentoring superintendents and project engineers, the trio dives into what it really takes to coach executives and why it matters more than you think. 🔥 Tune in for: How to coach the people at the top without losing your head.2025-07-1030 minElevate ConstructionEp.1382 - Mental Health, Feat. Jake & Jason🎙️ Mental Health, Construction, and the Fight to Stay This is not your typical construction podcast. In one of the most vulnerable and important episodes ever recorded, Jason Schroeder sits down with his close friend and co-host Jake Smaellie to talk about mental health in construction, openly, honestly, and without filters. Jake shares his personal story of battling depression, the loss of his father to suicide, and the quiet weight many in our industry carry every single day. Together, they unpack why construction workers have one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S. eve...2025-07-1031 minElevate ConstructionEp.1381 - Questions for a Newcomer to Construction, Feat. Charles McKennaFrom Military Grit to Construction Growth: A Deep Dive with Charles McKenna Mid-career in construction? Feeling behind? Think again. In this powerful conversation, Jason Schroeder sits down with Charles McKenna, a military veteran turned project engineer to talk real talk about breaking into the construction industry later in life and still dominating. 💥 They unpack: The 3 must-do moves to thrive in construction (no matter your age). How to lead without a title and avoid the career-killing trap of staying silent. The biggest mistake Jason made in his career (and...2025-07-1033 minElevate ConstructionEp. 1380 - “Play Ball” Orders“Play Ball!” – What General Patton Can Teach Us About Project Readiness. In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares a powerful story from WWII and how it directly applies to construction leadership today. You’ll learn how General Patton’s rapid response during the Battle of the Bulge wasn’t just history, it’s a blueprint for operational excellence on modern jobsites. 🔑 Inside this episode: Why waiting isn’t the same as being ready. How to write “Play Ball” orders that trigger instant action. What real pre-construction preparedness should look like. How West Fillm...2025-07-0310 minElevate ConstructionEp. 1379 - PMs & Nauseating PerfectionWhen Perfection Gets in the Way of Progress, A Wake-Up Call for PMs. Let’s get real: some project managers confuse control with value. In this episode Jason Schroeder calls out the all-too-common trap of nauseating perfection where PMs overprocess, nitpick, and stall teams in the name of looking polishe but not actually building with excellence. Inside this episode: Why over-perfection is waste, not leadership. How credentials and certifications mean nothing without execution. The difference between aesthetic checklists and real project outcomes. Why great builders simplify, reduce, an...2025-07-0308 minElevate ConstructionEp. 1378 - Don’t Cut the Passion in your Pixar Planning & ReviewsPassionless Projects Fail. Don’t Let Yours Be One of Them. In construction, critique is essential but cutting out the heart of a project in the name of safety or consensus? That’s how you kill innovation. In Episode 1378 of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder draws a bold parallel between Pixar’s recent failure with Elio and what’s happening on too many job sites: over-sanitized planning, zero boldness, and teams afraid to lead with vision. Tune in to hear: Why PPC (Percent Plan Complete) is overrated and what actually drives pe...2025-07-0314 minElevate ConstructionEp. 1377 - Ego-driven FoolsThis episode pulls no punches. Jason Schroeder breaks down a hard truth in the construction world, some superintendents are sabotaging themselves and their teams by clinging to outdated habits, sloppy leadership, and inflated egos. He’s not calling out individuals he’s calling out the persona that holds this industry back. You’ll hear: The brutal contrast between Ego-Driven Fools vs. Superintendents 2.0 & 3.0. Real-life examples of toxic leadership and why it fails. 10 clear traits of ego-driven behavior (and how Jason admits to struggling with a few himself). Acti...2025-07-0314 minElevate ConstructionEp. 1376 - Toxic Cultures on both SidesToxic Culture vs. Healthy Accountability. Where’s the Line? Not all dissent is healthy. Not all questions are constructive. In this episode, Jason Schroeder takes on one of the most nuanced leadership challenges in construction today: How do you build a psychologically safe culture without letting toxic behaviors grow in the shadows? In this episode, Jason dives into: The fine line between speaking up and sabotaging culture. Why “shadow leadership” and gossip can silently erode trust. A list of 20 toxic workplace behaviors every leader must watch for. 2025-07-0313 minElevate ConstructionEp.1375 - The Power of “Thank You”, Feat. Mark StoryWhat if the most powerful leadership move on your jobsite isn’t a schedule update or a safety briefing but a heartfelt thank you? In this episode, Mark Story returns to unpack the often-overlooked superpower of appreciation in construction. From walking jobsites with intention to catching workers doing something right, Mark shares real stories that prove how gratitude changes culture, boosts morale, and builds unstoppable crews. Jason and Mark also dive into:✅ Soft skills that separate real leaders from seagulls.✅ The daily rituals that build trust and loyalty.✅ How a two-word phrase can be m...2025-07-0334 minElevate ConstructionEp.1374 - Cutting ResourcesWhen the project starts slipping and leadership refuses to plan, what do you do? In this raw, honest episode, Jason responds to a powerful message from a superintendent in Brazil caught in the middle of a $1M project with zero systems and a PM who believes planning is the problem. What follows is a masterclass in field leadership, mental resilience, and how to lead up when everything feels like it’s falling apart. You'll hear: A clear, step-by-step strategy to get ANY project back on track. What to do right now whe...2025-06-2617 minElevate ConstructionEp.1373 - Training Resources for Field EngineersJust made the leap into a superintendent role? Feeling like you're drinking from a firehose? You’re not alone and this episode is for you. Jason Schroeder answers a powerful listener message from a newly promoted superintendent who’s going from carpenter to commercial GC leader. If you're stepping into leadership in construction (or helping someone who is), this episode lays out the exact resources and habits you need to thrive fast. You’ll hear: A full breakdown of free tools, templates, books, and boards for field engineers and supers. The one mi...2025-06-2611 minElevate ConstructionEp.1372 - Dismemberment EngineeringWe say value engineering. But what we’re actually doing? Design amputation. In this short but fiery episode, Jason Schroeder exposes the ugly truth behind how most construction teams gut their designs under the false flag of "VE." This isn’t about optimizing systems or delivering value it’s dismemberment engineering, plain and simple. You’ll hear: Why traditional "value engineering" is a lie we’ve all accepted. The brutal consequences of siloed design and reactive budgeting. What true value engineering looks like (spoiler: it starts before drawings are finished).2025-06-2307 minElevate ConstructionEp.1371 - The Big Difference between a Path of Critical Flow and a Critical PathLet’s be real. “critical path” thinking is destroying your jobsite. In this punchy, no-BS episode, Jason Schroeder breaks down the dangerous myth of the critical path and introduces something far more powerful: the Path of Critical Flow. You’ll hear: Why “knowing the critical path” is actually making you push, panic, and waste time. The brutal truth about crashing schedules (and how it hurts, not helps). The smarter way to plan using buffers, flow, and sequencing. How to spot bottlenecks and fix them without burning out your team.2025-06-2312 minElevate ConstructionEp.1370 - What Makes a Great Builder? - Jake & JasonWhat happens when a superintendent builds the hospital… and years later, his own daughter becomes a patient there? In this unforgettable episode, Jason sits down with one of his all-time favorite humans: Jake Smaellie, a master builder with a story that will hit you right in the gut. From healthcare construction to personal healing, Jake opens up about: The emotional moment he walked his daughter into an MRI room he built. Why cleaning jobsite bathrooms (yes, really) sets the tone for leadership. The power of saying “good morning” and how it’...2025-06-1939 minElevate ConstructionEp.1369 - Training for ForemenIn this episode, Jason responds to two powerful listener messages. First, a PM asks: How do you lead when you're new to a project and the entire team knows more than you do? Jason shares the exact strategy he would use to build trust, gain clarity, and define his role starting with humility and collaboration. Second, a reflection from a $300M industrial project in the Amazon reveals something important: even with advanced systems like BIM, AWP, and Last Planner in place, production suffers when foremen and supervisors lack core skills. Through Kaizen cycles, the team...2025-06-1811 minElevate ConstructionEp.1368 - Dealing with People IS YOUR JOB!This one’s going to hit home. We’ve all seen it, a rude PM, an arrogant superintendent, an aggressive designer on a call, or a toxic leader on a mega project. It’s easy to justify behavior like this as “just the way things are” in construction. But Jason reminds us of a deeper truth: how we treat people is part of our job. In this episode: Why communication, kindness, and collaboration are essential job skills. What it feels like to be dismissed or belittled (Jason shares a personal and frustrating...2025-06-1815 minElevate ConstructionEp.1367 - Things That Won't ChangeWe talk a lot about strategy in construction. Planning, systems, flow, accountability—great stuff. But what if none of it works unless you confront one brutal truth? 👉 Some things just won’t change. In this episode, Jason shares a raw insight: no strategy survives if it doesn’t align with the existing culture, habits, or wiring of your team. Whether it’s senior staff refusing to plan materials, or entire teams frozen by unspoken norms, there are behaviors that strategy alone can’t fix. 🔥 Listen to this one if you’ve ever: Tried to...2025-06-1814 minElevate ConstructionEp.1366 - Thoughtless RequestsEver been asked to “just redo that in a different format”…for no reason? Or told “we don’t have time for planning” even when it’s clearly needed? In this episode, Jason calls out the everyday thoughtless requests that chip away at team morale, respect, and productivity in construction. Whether it’s lazy leadership, selfish budgeting, or tone-deaf directions, these requests aren’t just annoying, they’re dangerous. What you’ll hear in this episode: The difference between truly thoughtless vs. selfishly thoughtless requests. Why poor communication destroys trust on-site. How...2025-06-1812 minElevate ConstructionEp.1365 - We Will Make It up on The Road“You Can’t Make It Up on the Freeway” – The Myth of Going Fast in Construction Ever leave late and tell yourself, “I’ll make up the time by driving faster”? Spoiler: it never works and neither does rushing in construction. In this quick but powerful episode, Jason shares a real-life analogy that hits hard: speeding through traffic to make up for poor planning is no different than pushing crews on site without a stable plan. Both lead to stress, risks, and sometimes irreversible consequences. What you'll hear in this episode: A personal...2025-06-1810 minElevate ConstructionEp.1364 - We aren’t as Unique as You ThinkThe Lie of Being Unique: Why Construction Keeps Reinventing the Wheel Let’s bust a myth that’s quietly killing our productivity in construction: “This project is different.” In this eye-opening episode, Jason challenges one of the most common (and dangerous) beliefs in our industry that every project is so unique it can’t follow a standard process. But what if that mindset is the very thing holding us back from stability, repeatability, and excellence? He shares: A powerful question from his CEO that sparked this whole reflection. What software, l...2025-06-1814 minElevate ConstructionEp.1363 - Relationships, Feat. Mark StoryFrom Hammer to Hero: The Team-Building Genius of Mark Story Ever wondered how the best construction leaders turn chaotic projects into high-performing teams? In this episode, Jason sits down with Mark Story, a 37-year industry veteran with roots in the trades and a reputation for transforming troubled jobs into thriving team environments. Mark isn't just a builder; he's a relationship architect. They dive deep into the habits, mindset, and philosophies that set Mark apart: how he listens to lead, empowers others to win, and creates project cultures where people feel safe, supported, and...2025-06-1128 minElevate ConstructionEp.1362 - Toxic SeagullsAre you a leader who brings clarity or chaos? In this bold and refreshing episode, Jason Schroeder tackles two tough truths: Why blaming owners for not doing Lean is just an excuse. And what it really means to be a toxic seagull on the jobsite. He unpacks a real conversation with a former CEO who claimed Lean wasn’t used because “owners didn’t want to pay for it.” Jason respectfully calls BS and explains why doing the right thing isn't optional for real builders. Then it gets personal. Ha...2025-06-1113 minElevate ConstructionEp.1361 - Improvement from Anger or Positivity?In this episode, Jason goes off in the best way about a crucial mindset shift: When something breaks down do you fix the system, or blame the people? Do you create buffers or bulldoze schedules in the name of “efficiency”? Do you leador just criticize? 💥 Inside this episode: Why buffers create flow, not waste. The real difference between excellence and perfection. Why comparing everything to “data centers” is a joke. How control on a jobsite is either disrespectful or necessary depending on how you do it. A raw take on...2025-06-1116 minElevate ConstructionEp.1360 - Roadblocks & PPCEver feel like your team is sprinting straight into a wall? In this thought-provoking episode, Jason Schroeder breaks down why rushing without clearing roadblocks is one of the most dangerous habits in construction. Using a powerful analogy (spoiler: it involves smashing into walls), Jason challenges one of the most common misapplications of the Last Planner System and percent plan complete (PPC). Discover how a simple language problem—calling everything a “constraint”—is wrecking your team’s ability to plan, prioritize, and stay safe. If you’ve ever been frustrated with chaotic boards, missed milestones, or wasted effor...2025-06-0512 minElevate ConstructionEp.1359 - Excess Inventory Is A Response to VariationWhy Are Trades Flooding the Jobsite with Inventory? It’s Not What You Think… In this eye-opening episode, Jason uncovers a surprising root cause behind excessive trade inventory—and it’s not poor planning or laziness. What if the real issue is a lack of rhythm on your jobsite? Discover how chaos in scheduling triggers a domino effect of waste, inefficiency, and frustration. Whether you're a GC or a trade partner, this one insight could change how you view planning forever. 🎧 Tap in now to hear the aha moment that flipped Jason’s thinking—and...2025-06-0409 minElevate ConstructionEp.1133 - We Are All Needed, Feat. Jason SturgeonIn this podcast we cover: His work with Foremen and PMs. How you can approach leading your team. Inclusivity and why it is a must in our industry today. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Cha...2024-07-3027 minElevate ConstructionEp.1114 - Differences in Our Bodies, Feat. Kate SchroederIn this podcast we cover: How the bodies of men and women are different. Why this matters on our projects. What we can do about it. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube...2024-07-0311 minElevate ConstructionEp.996 - Keep Your Expectations High, W/ Jason & KateIn this podcast we cover: Why it is important to keep expectations high. How you can resource and care for your people. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt...2024-01-1527 minElevate ConstructionEp.995 - Compassion for Stress & Overstimulation, w/ Jason & KateIn this podcast we cover: Delayed stress responses. How our modern world keeps us in a constant state of stress. What this means for our newer generations. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channe...2024-01-1522 minElevate ConstructionEp.975 - Random Vulnerable Thoughts from JasonIn this podcast we cover: A message for Christmas. Becoming more of me. The miracle is you. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTu...2023-12-1928 minElevate ConstructionEp.914 - Story from Impact 2 Second LeanIn this podcast we cover: Paul Aker's comments about the story. The story from Jason Schroeder from Impact 2 Second Lean. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSu...2023-09-2515 min
Elevate ConstructionEp.908 - 10x Your Business - Business Series, Feat. Kate SchroederIn this podcast we cover: The role of the visionary. How to keep seeing problems and opportunities. How to 10x your business. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured2023-09-1435 minElevate ConstructionEp.820 - The Execution of Meetings, Rest, & Command Posts - Patton's Standing Orders SeriesIn this podcast we cover: The importance of execution. Staff conferences. Rest. Locations of command posts. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https...2023-05-1319 minElevate ConstructionEp.819 - Field Command & Visits to the Front - Patton's Standing Orders SeriesIn this podcast we cover: The concept of leadership. Visits to the front. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/cha...2023-05-1313 minElevate ConstructionEp.817 - A Discussion on Lean TerminologyIn this podcast we cover: Some of the difficulties people have with lean terminology. Why it doesn't matter as much as some think. What we should be focused on to really learn lean. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouT...2023-05-1039 minElevate ConstructionEp.816 - Transparency Means SuccessIn this podcast we cover: What is transparency. Why is it so important at work. What will a lack of transparency bring you? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-05-0832 minElevate ConstructionEp.815 - Directors that DestroyIn this podcast we cover: The two things that directors must know. How you know if you have someone who is playing savior. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-05-0626 minElevate ConstructionEp.814 - The Construction Industry Just Doesn't Care about People!!!In this podcast we cover: Why construction does not care about people. What we can do about it. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey You...2023-05-0523 minElevate ConstructionEp.813 - How to Quickly Build your Team!In this podcast we cover: The 6 steps to quickly building your team. Exercises you can use immediately. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channe...2023-05-0520 minElevate ConstructionEp.812 - How People View Training in Construction Today...In this podcast we cover: How to take ownership for your career. How to show up for trainings. How to not show up. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-05-0319 minElevate ConstructionEp.811 - How To Stop Playing Savior with the Team!In this podcast we cover: How to field conversations with team members. How to connect the team. How to stop playing savior. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured2023-05-0322 minElevate ConstructionEp.810 - You Neutralize Dissent, Miscommunication, & No CommunicationIn this podcast we cover: Why worker huddles must be on every project. Why crew leader huddles are not for communicating to the project site. How you can ensure proper comunication streams through your project. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · Lean...2023-04-2814 minElevate ConstructionEp.809 - My Response to a Classical Management Company RFPIn this podcast we cover: Why we can choose to not respond to unlean processes. When lean transformations will not work. What is unethical and disshonest behavior. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...2023-04-2815 minElevate ConstructionEp.808 - Feedback Sessions in the FieldIn this podcast we cover: What are feedback sessions in the field. Why do they matter? How does it help connect an organization? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-04-2612 minElevate ConstructionEp.807 - Language Matters-BIG TIME!In this podcast we cover: Why language and words matter. How we can speak to people to communcate our intent. The difference between a punishment and respect approach. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...2023-04-2615 minElevate ConstructionEp.806 - How to SEE on Field WalksIn this podcast we cover: Why Takt is the central figure of all construction. Why field walks only work when you can see and measure the project status. Why you must being doing field walks now. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt...2023-04-2512 minElevate ConstructionEp.805 - Where Do You Place a Buffer?In this podcast we cover: Why you should always have the buffers at the end. Why you cannot and should not pad activities. Why you must have a material inventory buffer at the end of the supply chain. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTa...2023-04-2516 minElevate ConstructionEp.804 - Fixed vs. Nimble Scheduling MethodsIn this podcast we cover: Why you cannot view schedules as plans only. How to have a growth mindset with scheduling. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured...2023-04-2513 minElevate ConstructionEp.775 - Women in Construction! 2023In this podcast we cover: Why we celebrate women in construction. Why it matters. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...2023-03-1019 minElevate ConstructionEp.774 - The Auto-FilterIn this podcast we cover: What is an auto-filter? How can you do to outpace it? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https...2023-03-1010 minElevate ConstructionEp.773 - Why Training & Implementation is NOT optional!In this podcast we cover: Why implementation is not optional either. Why knowing always means doing as well. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey You...2023-03-1011 minElevate ConstructionEp.772 - Unnecessary PushingIn this podcast we cover: Pushing is one thing. Unnecessary pushing is another. Why going fast is futile if we have slower bottlenecks. Where we should focus our attention and efforts. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: http...2023-03-0712 minElevate ConstructionEp.771 - Training is NOT Optional!In this podcast we cover: Why training should be a condition of employement. Why people ignore their training. The consequences of doing so. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-03-0616 minElevate ConstructionEp.770 - Decisions by Consensus or CouncilIn this podcast we cover: The difference between decisions by council and consensus. The difference between what and how decisions. How structuring this right can really drive progress. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ch...2023-03-0318 minElevate ConstructionEp.769 - They Talk about what They See!In this podcast we cover: Schedules that people can see. How you can tell what teams cannot see. Why seeing the plan is key to teaming. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQD...2023-03-0312 minElevate ConstructionEp.768 - Roadblock Tracking MapsIn this podcast we cover: How to use the roadblock tracking maps. How they help to track speed and distance. How they help manage delays. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L...2023-03-0208 min
Takt ConstructionEp.7 - Will People Enjoy Takt?In this podcast Kevin and Jason talk about whether people will enjoy completing their work within Takt zones. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg 2023-02-2413 minElevate ConstructionEp.767 - Monthly Field WalksIn this podcast we cover: How to do monthly field walks. How you can make them impactful. How to shape behavior while on the walk. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L...2023-02-2413 minElevate ConstructionEp.766 - Project Closeout with the NCCER, Feat. Adam Hoots, Kevin Rice, and Patty StephanIn this podcast we cover: Project closeout. Punchlist. Commisioning, testing, and the warraty period. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...2023-02-241h 06Elevate ConstructionEp.765 - Don't Get a False Sense of SecurityIn this podcast we cover: Why we get a false sense of security. How we can dig deeper. Why it is a big problem. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg...2023-02-2420 minElevate ConstructionEp.764 - Conversations & ConsequencesIn this podcast we cover: The need for complaince based leadership at times. Why having a conversation is good first. And why the second option is conversations and then consquences. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.y...2023-02-2109 minElevate ConstructionEp.760 - Don't Show Weekends on Your Schedule!In this podcast we cover: Why showing weekends on your schedule is a problem. What key things it triggers us to do wrong. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-02-1706 minElevate ConstructionEp.759 - Build the System -- Support the People!In this podcast we cover: Why systems fail? What key items need to be in place to provide people what they need. What it means to have motivation. What it means to have the knowledge. What it means to have the circumstances. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: htt...2023-02-1714 minElevate ConstructionEp.758 - Seeing Roadblocks TrickIn this podcast we cover: How to see roadblocks. What it means to commit to an activity. How to actually take time to visualize this. Signs you can use to trigger the finding of roadblocks. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · Lean...2023-02-1707 minElevate ConstructionEp.757 - Stop Optimizing Yourself - Optimize the WholeIn this podcast we cover: The concept of optimizing the whole. How we can avoid resource efficiency. What things to listen for and watch for on your jobs to prevent this. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: htt...2023-02-1412 minTakt ConstructionEp.6 - Aligning ProductionIn this podcast we cover: If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schro...2023-02-1416 minElevate ConstructionEp.756 - There Is No Such Thing as Firing SomeoneIn this podcast we cover: The key metric for any company to expand. Ways to identify when its time to let go of an employee. The real way to look at terminating someone. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouT...2023-02-1410 minElevate ConstructionEp.755 - Ways to Encourage a Growth MindsetIn this podcast we cover: Specific ways we can encourage a growth mindset. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ch...2023-02-1010 minElevate ConstructionEp.754 - We Must Fix the Systems First!!!In this podcast we cover: Why we must fix the systems first. Everyone needs the knowledge, motivation, and the environment to make change. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured...2023-02-1017 minElevate ConstructionEp.753 - Its NOT Their Fault!In this podcast we cover: The insanity of blaming the workforce for our problems. Why it was always on the owner or GC to fix this problem. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...2023-02-0920 minTakt ConstructionEp.5 - What Takt Time Should I Use?In this podcast Jason & Kevin talk about how a Takt user can decide what Takt time to use. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg 2023-02-0814 minElevate ConstructionEp.752 - Speed Comes from StabilityIn this podcast we cover: The difference between pushing and creating stability. What a leader can do instead of pushing. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanS...2023-02-0708 minElevate ConstructionEp.751 - Authenticity for LeadersIn this podcast we cover: What it means to be authentic. What it means to be authentic as a leader. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey Yo...2023-02-0710 minElevate ConstructionEp.750 - The Difference Between Roadblocks & ConstraintsIn this podcast we cover: The difference between roadblocks and constraints. Why it is important to distinguish them. What they do for each part of the system. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19...2023-02-0114 minElevate ConstructionEp.749 - The Three MsIn this podcast we cover: Waste. Unevenness. Overburden. And how to find and remove them. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.y...2023-02-0111 minElevate ConstructionEp.748 - Zone Control!In this podcast we cover: How to create flow in the field. The specific way to maintain that flow by measuring by zones. How to manage zones. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg...2023-02-0111 minTakt ConstructionEp.4 - One-Process-Flow & Takt ConstructionIn this podcast Kevin and Jason discuss the life-changing magic of adhering to One-process-flow. It literally is the center concept of all lean construction. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg 2023-01-3121 minElevate ConstructionEp.747 - CPM is Just a List!!! Takt is a Recipe!In this podcast we cover: Why CPM is just a list. How Takt is a recipe for success. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey You...2023-01-3019 minElevate ConstructionEp.746 - The Praising & Shaming of BehaviorsPeople will begin behaviors that are praised. ...and stop the behaviors that are shamed... We never blame people! We blame cultures, behaviors, systems and processes, but we are very clear about what cultures, behaviors, systems, and processes are right, and which ones are wrong. People can then clearly choose which they want to be a part of. It is then their choice. They can rise to the standard or leave. No one should even have the ability to endure or h...2023-01-3013 minElevate ConstructionEp.745 - The Insanity of Punch List ProcessesIn this podcast we cover: How to do punchlist for needed items. Why extensive punchlist is insane. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channe...2023-01-2607 minElevate ConstructionEp.744 - When You Mess up, Fess up!In this podcast we cover: How to be transparent when you mess up. Why it builds trust and connection. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey...2023-01-2609 minElevate ConstructionEp.743 - The Superintendent's Crystal BallIn this podcast we cover: Why a super should never walk out in the field empty handed. How the super sees the future. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/fe...2023-01-2309 minElevate ConstructionEp.742 - Larry & EarlIn this podcast we cover: Why you are always worried. How you can live well in spite of it. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurve...2023-01-2313 minTakt ConstructionEp.3 - Everything Starts with LocationIn this podcast Kevin and Jason discuss why construction scheduling should be based on location and not deliverable. They provide the real-life solution of using a Location Breakdown Structure (LBS) instead of a WBS. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg...2023-01-0422 minElevate ConstructionEp.471 - Profoundities - An Interview of Jason SchroederIn this podcast we cover: What is lean in construction How do you get owners involved? What is Takt? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).2022-01-191h 05Elevate ConstructionEp.426 - The Jack in the Box EffectIn this podcast we cover: Implementing in silos Knowing what you are good at Making decisions with the people on the ground who have the best input If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). If you want to learn more we have: Certification Courses On Takt " Upcoming Events" A great podcast called "The Elevate Construction Podcast with Jason Schroeder" The leanTakt YouTube Channel dedicated to showcasi...2021-11-0520 minElevate ConstructionEp.425 - MiroIn this podcast we cover: Visual interfaces Mural Miro If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you’ll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I’d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). If you want to learn more we have: Certification Courses On Takt " Upcoming Events" A great podcast called "The Elevate Construction Podcast with Jason Schroeder" The leanTakt YouTube Channel dedicated to showcasing how to do takt and sharing. The leanTakt Website with tons more resources and content www.leanTakt.com The Takt...2021-11-0411 min