If you're facilitating a meeting, you're responsible for pulling forward the ideas from the other people first. As a facilitator, if you go first and share your thinking first. You anchor everybody else we call it sometimes poisoning the well so that nobody else, no other idea can survive and…
That's why it's so important to decide how to decide. What do you want to do? You're the expert. How we're going to decide both at the full meeting level than a workshop meeting like the one you described with 50 people or a status update meeting at the agenda…
Even Registered Scrum Masters have Sprint Review Meetings. The Sprint Review is designed to allow teams "to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations," according to the current Scrum Guide. We AEP (Agile Education Trainers) get together monthly to check in with our goals and review what…
Brian Melcher, Principal at Field Verified, brought me to the 6th annual Advancing Construction Quality conference in Austin Texas last month. It is the premier event for uncovering the latest trends, innovations, and best practices to optimize construction Quality programs and their associated QA/QC processes. I took my camera and…
🌟 Journey with me to Cambridge, Massachusetts! I'm headed to the Agile Education Program by Scrum Inc. to meet up with Dr. Jeff Sutherland and fellow trainers. We'll dig into the insights from Jeff's book, "Scrum First Principles." Plus, I'll share how Scrum is revolutionizing social media to provide value…
Unlock the secrets to highly effective meetings in the construction industry with Evan Unger, a master facilitator with a proven track record of transforming chaotic meetings into organized, outcome-driven sessions. Evan's years of experience bring a unique blend of actionable insights specifically tailored for construction professionals. If you're tired of…
🚀 Elevate your career with a strong personal brand! I was recently in downtown San Francisco, and I passed by LinkedIn's office. I pulled out my phone, and this is the result. Why should you start posting? Your potential employers are checking your online presence - make it shine! You…
Mural is an online collaboration tool I've been using since 2021. Even now, I use it for a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid meetings. I discovered this digital-first visual collaboration tool and you will see that it is more than an online whiteboard. When you give others the opportunity…
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Discover the secret to applying tools at a profound level, unveiling hidden patterns that elude most change-makers. Join us as we delve into the psychological side of change and learn how to conquer resistance within organizations. Unleash your change-maker superpowers! 💪 #changemakers #psychologyfacts #unlocksuccess
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True story, Lean Construction networks go far and wide. Blake and I both never would have guessed that all these years later, we'd be here at this exact spot using Lean and Scrum daily to help people deliver projects easier, better, and faster. --- Tap the links on my channel…
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Discover the powerful connection between team happiness and success in the construction industry. In this podcast clip, we explore how a team's level of happiness can significantly impact their achievements. From reducing stress to enhancing safety, happiness is the key to fostering a positive and productive work environment. Learn why…
Building designs start with a single spark of imagination to solve a problem. 🏗️ This airport art fuels my passion as construction professional and creator. 🔥 #Construction #Builders Let your mind wander and see what shows up on your next design or building.
Blake Tormey and I discuss the journey of a superintendent in Colorado who is eager to embrace #leanconstruction principles for success. Discover the resources and strategies that can help superintendents thrive in the construction industry. Whether you're in Colorado or anywhere else, these tips are valuable for anyone looking to…
Blake Tormey and I explore the profound impact of making a positive difference in someone's life. Join us as we discuss how simple acts of kindness and genuine care can foster trust and lead to better #leanconstruction implementations. Discover the true power of human connection and how it can change…
Blake Tormey takes us on a deep dive into the transformative world of Lean Construction, sharing stories from his remarkable journey in the industry — a journey kickstarted by an inspiring LCI Scrum presentation delivered by The EBFC Show’s very own Felipe at the onset of his career. As a…
Part 1 of 2 Construction Scrum series where we lay the groundwork for easier, better, and faster construction project management flow! 🌟 What is a product backlog? ➡️ How is it different from a scheduled work breakdown? ➡️ Why is it the blueprint for your project? Dive deep as we…
Part 2 of 2 Construction Scrum series where we lay the groundwork for easier, better, and faster construction project management flow! 🌟 Discover the main function of the Scrum Master role, the essence of daily scrums, and the significance of Sprint Reviews in bringing the vision of your project to…
Deliver Value. Do it with #respectforothers Discover part of what makes the foundation of lean construction: ⚙️ value delivery and respect for people The EBFC Show is the home for easier and better ways for construction. The podcast includes interviews with leaders from across the design and construction industry sharing…
Target Value Delivery (TVD) is a set of practices, a framework, implemented during the design delivery phases of a project to ensure the facility meets the operational needs and values of the users and has practices carried through into construction like Last Planner System to deliver a project within the…
🚧🏗️ #ifyouknowyouknow we face complex challenges in design and construction on every project. Now you can learn to build easier, better, and faster like this Registered Scrum Master. Exclusive Construction Scrum Workshops are now available! 📚 Get ready to apply Scrum principles directly to your projects. Dive deeper into what…
Mural is an online collaboration tool I've been using since 2021. Even now, I use it for a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid meetings. I discovered this digital-first visual collaboration tool and you will see that it is more than an online whiteboard. When you give others the opportunity…