Lean Construction Institute

Nor-Cal Chapter

Central Valley Branch

presents

Program Title:     

 Solving Project Challenges Using LEAN Behaviors

Abstract:

Tonight’s event will be a hands on workshop to develop Lean problem solving skills using an integrated project delivery method. Participants will come away with an understanding of their role as a project team member and the actions they can take in solving project delivery challenges.

Date and Time: 

 Thursday, September 9, 2010, from 6-9pm

Early Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

Late Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 9, 2010.  Available after closing of regular registration. Subject to availability.

Value-Added Proposition (i.e., how it benefits attendees)  

During tonight's session you will gain:

• Hands on experience
• The Opportunity to work next to people with IFOA experience
• Practice in developing behavioral skills with new team members, and
• Experience with expanded learning through group sharing 

 **Recommended Reading :

Developing a Contract Model to support Lean Project Delivery.  http://www.leanconstruction.org/lcj/V2_N1LDJ_05_008.pdf

Agenda:
1) Introductions: Welcome to LCI – NorCal Chapter
2) Salad Chat: Discussion of the major tenets of a Integrated Form of Agreement

3) Introductions and Share Salad Chat Highlights: A "lightning round" report-out of your table’s lessons observations
4) Featured Program
5) Key Takeaways:  A “lightning round” to share your key takeaways about the program.
6) Questions: A “lightning round” to ask questions about the featured program.  Presenter to Respond.
7) Next meeting overview
8) Training opportunities – Coming events
9) Plus / Delta: Feedback to improve each meeting.

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org  

***NEXT MONTH'S MEETING IS NOT AT RANCHO SOLANO, SEE BELOW:

Next Meeting:           Wednesday, October 8, 2010 (Paradise Valley, 3990 Paradise Valley Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534)

Registration Assistance:  nor-cal-support@leanconstruction.org

**Special Registration Discounts: If you are not an LCI Member, you may sign up today at the LCI Member rate for this event if you purchase a one-year individual membership for $200. Go to: http://lci-individual-membership.eventbrite.com to read about the benefits and sign up today. Then, enter the words "New Member" when prompted for your “individual membership number” while signing up for this event at the LCI Member rate. Thanks!

Individual LCI Members may bring one guest to each LCI event at the Member Rate. Corporate LCI Members may bring any guest at the LCI Member Rate, including employees, clients, trade partners, etc. Need help looking up your individual membership number? Please contact membership@leanconstruction.org