This though examines our interpersonal operating systems & interface systems from the Jesse land point of view. It is a call to examine how your operating system may be sound however the way you treat people undermines it. Be compassionate in seeking feedback to improve your interface systesm. Tools will…
Get to know Program Coordinator / Project Manager Miss Krista Ackles. Krista studied finance and when seeking employment she decided the construction Industry was more suitable and went out and made that happen. The recession hit which caused her to seek work elsewhere, thank goodness!! Since then she has been…
We are all confronted with the labor shortage and deflecting ownership will not help us overcome the situation. This short is part of a larger conversation with Krista Ackles where we discuss the program at Construction Careers Academy where they are walking the walk to close the skills gap. For…
We examine the degree of sophistication at Construction Careers Academy. These High school students get exposed to Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry, Project Management, Electrical, HVAC and Engineering. The tools and experience they aquire make them phenominal candidates for employers. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday…
Krista tells us how NISD made a committment to Go Big on Construction Careers Academy. Their investment into the community and our youth has translated into many young lives finding Internships and careers in the construction Industry. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning…
The students at Construction Careers Academy get all the benefits of Miss Krista Ackles Program Coordinator. She has contributed to many young lives finding a career in construction and guided them through building the coolest tiny homes. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning…
I spill the beans about my recruiting tactics of High School students. The mock interviews are intended for professional development and turned out employment as well. We were able to recruit some amazing interns for our Trade Based Internship Program. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out…
For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…
Get to know Program Coordinator / Project Manager Miss Krista Ackles. Krista studied finance and when seeking employment she decided the construction Industry was more suitable and went out and made that happen. The recession hit which caused her to seek work elsewhere, thank goodness!! Since then she has been…
This Learning comes from a painful experience I had at my first Public Speaking event. Had I let that experience define my path, I would not have the level of fulfillment I do today. Often the pain of experience is exactly what is needed for our personal development For some…
This is the 2nd of 5 callabosessions between Jennifer Lacy and I discussing some techniques for applying 5S in our Relationships. You can expect 75 minutes of real talk that bounces between some soft squishy stuff from Psychological Safety to my Missteps in romantic relationships and solid practical stuff. This…
For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…
This Calabo-Stream will be the first of 5 Live Streams where Miss Jennifer Lacy and I will be discussing a body of work that ties the 5s's (sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain) to maintaining healthy personal relationships. This body of work was produced by an amazing forward thinking friend,…
This thought is around overcoming Self Deception and showing up as your authentic self. When we are not honest withourselves we hinder our self development. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System,…
Keyan Zandy Co-author of The Lean Builder is out to Change the Construction Industry. He has applied his problem solving knowledge and transformational leadership towards improving the culture of the construction space: Calabosession Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs…
Keyan Zandy Co-author of The Lean Builder talks to us about Putting work in place and creating value for our Construction teams. Get the rest of his thoughts on the Calabosessions at: Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at:…
Joe Donarumo, Co-author of The Lean Builder emparts this advice about the vast selection of tools in the Lean Construction Space. When engaging in Continuous Improvement "start small" Get more advice on the Grande Finale of the 8 Calabosessions at: Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your…
Construction professionals spend a lot of time arguing about Critical Path Method scheduling and The Last Planner System. But we have bigger fish to fry. Catch the full conversation with these Construction Change Makers at : Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our…
Joe Donarumo shares his experience of apply Lean Construction methods to make his work more meaningful. We discuss The Lean Builder at length with him and his Co-author Keyan Zandy in the #calabosessions Grande Finale. See Link below: Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check…
Keyan Zandy author of The Lean Builder shares his experience with Pull Planning. As with so many other tools in Lean Construction Colaborative Planning takes practice. Check out the full episode for more Lean Construction knowledge: The Grande Finale: https://youtu.be/ImnVK7z5wHo For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out…
We managed to get some time with Celebrity Influencers Keyan Zandy and Joe Donarumo, Authors of The Lean Builder. Felipe and I get to unearth several truths behind them writing this book. As usual, you best have your notepads ready to capture the secrets to unlocking a new level of…
We managed to get some time with Celebrity Influencers Keyan Zandy and Joe Donarumo, Authors of The Lean Builder. Felipe and I get to unearth several truths behind them writing this book. As usual, you best have your notepads ready to capture the secrets to unlocking a new level of…
