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Turner Construction is doing $100s millions of healthcare construction for Sutter Health and others. They have some early projects where they developed their capability using the Last Planner System® (LPS). Here's their report:
What We've Learned
"LPS is a scheduler's dream come true!"
- It is better for individuals doing the work to help make the plan
- Takes persistence to get subs to use the system
- Project team has a better understanding of end-users' needs
- Reverse phase scheduling produces better results (than plans produce by specialists)
- 6 week look-ahead schedule sets priorities
- You must get buy-in and commitments from all parties
- LPS is a scheduler's dream come true! The role of a senior scheduler has changed. I'm now a planning facilitator. The people who will do the work become planners.
- The project needs a single information coordinator/gatekeeper
- The beautiful thing about LPS is it encourages participation at all levels.
- Look-ahead planning identifies key requirements for success
- Become proactive with problem-solving
- See potential issues early enough to take preventive action
- LPS reduces the impacts of delays
- Meetings are collaborative and interactive
- Facilitates coordination — everyone really is on the same page
What's in it for me?
"Projects are safer."
- Work is a lot more enjoyable
- Subs and peers had a more positive outlook
- There's less fire-fighting
- Safer projects
- Happier clients
? Guy Kawasaki wrote, "Less is the new more." Easy to learn: symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability. Very valuable to do. Step 1: Read Matt's book!! just 140 keystrokes.
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