Listen "Ep.1175 - Did Lean Management Fail?"
Episode Synopsis
In this podcast we cover: Systems that create abuse. Why we always blame the abuser. In this episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, I take on a tough but important question: Did lean management fail? My answer is no. Lean practices such as Last Planner, Takt, and Scrum have proven themselves time and again to create predictable systems, reduce waste, and empower people. The problem is not with lean but with classical management, which has historically prioritized control, ego, and outdated methods over fairness, equity, and results. I share why lean has struggled to spread widely despite its clear effectiveness, how classical management continues to block progress, and why fairness is more powerful than simply striving for equality. By looking at history, culture, and real-world project outcomes, I make the case that lean wins when it is applied fully and the real failure lies in the systems that resist it. This is a reminder for all of us in construction: progress comes from curiosity, humility, and the courage to embrace better ways of working. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.聽 And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 馃槉). 聽 Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: 路 Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg 路 LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt 路 LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured 路 LeanSurvey YouTube Channel:聽https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw
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