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You can't be successful with lean design and construction without being part of a community

If you have been practicing lean design and construction for several years, you will realize the importance of being part of a community. Why is community involvement crucial?

Lean methodologies are continuously evolving, necessitating collaboration with peers to stay updated on best practices. The nature of lean requires an ecosystem; no individual or company can drive industry change alone.

Innovation can arise from diverse sources, making a community invaluable for learning from others' insights.

Without community engagement, there is a risk of stagnation for both individuals and companies..

Considering the significance of community, what options are available to you? Join a local community of practice or chapter advocating for lean design and construction, fostering networking and local ecosystem development. Engage in online communities like the Lean Construction Blog, offering regular content, webinars, and conferences for broader industry insights. If you are in a place where there is no local community of practice or no local chapter, you can start with the online community. Over time, you can build your own local in-person community.

If you live in a place with a vibrant local community, .

we encourage you to also be a part of the online community. Information moves and exchanges much faster online. In a few months you can make as much progress as several years. With the online community, you do not need to wait several months for certain training and information

to come to you. You can access the full library of blog

posts and past webinar recordings to aid you in your lean journey. Regardless of where you are in the world, you should not approach learning and applying lean construction on your own. It is too large of a task and too daunting for any one person to undertake. It is far more effective and far

more fun to learn as a community. So if you are the first person in your company to discover lean construction, you will find that it is much more beneficial to recruit your colleagues to join in the adventure. Together you will make more progress and you will get better results.

Jane Smith

I love the point about not tackling lean construction alone. It’s such a collaborative approach, and involving your team not only makes the journey more manageable but also more effective. Everyone brings a different perspective, and when you work together, the results are often greater than you’d achieve individually. Plus, learning together makes the process more engaging and enjoyable!.

8 Comments

Georgia Reader Reply

specializes in Lean Construction with an emphasize on Target Value Delivery (TVD), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Choosing By Advantages (CBA), and the Last Planner System (LPS). He helps capital projects (100M to +1B) improve decision-making, productivity, cost, and schedule by 20% to 45% through Lean Construction methods and technology. He has worked with and studied under the founders of Lean Construction in order to develop a holistic understanding of LC methods from both a practical and fundamental theoretical perspective. He is an editor of the Lean Construction Blog, a leading online resource for Lean Construction. The LCB has over 300 articles on LC, over 150,000 unique visitors each year, and over 1M page views. The Lean Construction Blog's mission is to democratize and advance Lean Construction around the world.

Aron Alvarado Reply

Community to lean on create the right atmosphere for creativity in construction design.

Lynda Small Reply

I really like this perspective! It’s so true that having a community to lean on makes all the difference, especially with something as impactful as lean construction. The speed at which information and resources can be accessed online is a game -changer—there’s no need to wait for months to get the training or insights you need. And getting the whole team involved is spot on; it’s much easier and more effective to implement these changes when everyone is on the same page. It turns the whole process into a collaborative effort rather than a solo challenge. Great reminder that learning is more powerful when done together!.

Sianna Ramsay Reply

Great insights! The power of community—whether online or locally—really can accelerate learning and growth, especially with something as complex as lean construction. It's so true that the speed of information exchange online can make a huge difference in how quickly we can implement new ideas and strategies. Having access to past webinars and a library of resources at your fingertips takes a lot of the guesswork and waiting out of the process.

Nolan Davidson Reply

Absolutely! I completely agree with the idea that learning and applying lean construction shouldn't be a solo journey. The power of a community—whether online or in-person—makes a huge difference in accelerating progress and achieving better results. It's inspiring to know that, by tapping into a global network, you can access a wealth of knowledge, resources, and real-world experiences that would take years to accumulate otherwise. And as you mentioned, getting your team involved early is key. Lean construction isn’t just about individual growth; it’s about creating a culture of continuous improvement where everyone contributes and learns together. It’s amazing how much faster you can make meaningful change when you're not working in isolation!

Kay Duggan Reply

Great post! Lean design and construction truly rely on community support. At Terminus Developers , we believe that sharing knowledge and collaborating with industry professionals is key to driving continuous improvement. Success in lean is all about learning and growing together!

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