The path to LEAN construction planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery, IPD….
1. Focus upon outcomes that mutually benefit all participants and stakeholders.
2. Strategy and process before technology.
3. Leverage early and ongoing input and collaboration among all parties, especially those doing the actual work.
4. Leadership is critical, but not getting in the way is equally important. Focus upon guidance versus command and control.
5. Lead by example as your behaviors will set the tone for all involved.
6. Integrate processes into well defined workflows. Collaboration shouldn’t be a chore, but rather a seamless part of daily activities.
7. Reward based upon performance.
8. Measure, learn, and continuously improve. As the saying goes, it’s impossible to manage what you don’t measure. Metrics, including key performance indicators are always part of a successful program.
9. Pace yourself and your program. LEAN implementation is a journey, not a race. Results will be incremental as additional milestones and increased capability are attained. Participants adapt and evolve at differing rates. It’s important to remember that collaboration is perpetual. It’s a never ending evolution as new tools and strategies for the workplace continue to emerge. This means that it’s important for your organisation to be able to adapt and evolve as things change. Keep a pulse on what’s going on in the industry and inside of your organization. This will allow you to innovate and anticipate.
10. Initial and ongoing training for all!
LEAN construction planning, procurement, and integrated project delivery tools and services are readily available.
