Ep.268 - Roadblock Removal - Flow Series

Are you absolutely crazy, weird, over-the-top, fanatical, and creepy about roadblock removal? In this flow series episode, Jason unpacks why roadblock removal is the #1 priority, not PPC, not production tracking, not CPM. You'll learn the General Patton donkey story (shoots donkeys blocking the bridge to clear the path), the cow catcher and boat wake analogies, why PPC is a lagging indicator and roadblock removal is a leading indicator, the Duck Hunt game principle (bring roadblocks to the surface so you can shoot them), why "whiny" trade partners are actually angels giving you the key to success, and the systems to implement fanatical roadblock removal.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Flow is everything: Everything in lean leads to flow, "Plan it first, build it right, finish as you go"—precon, coordination, cleanliness, organization all create flow

• Roadblock removal > PPC: Stop tracking percent plan complete (lagging indicator), track roadblocks removed, time to resolve, how far out you're seeing them (leading indicators)

• Commitment brings problems to surface: Like proposing marriage vs dating, once you commit people with Takt planning, they raise their hand with roadblocks (this is GOOD)

• Whiny trades are angels: That electrician constantly complaining? Thank God for them, they're giving you the key to success, telling you exactly what to remove

• Systems and behaviors: Afternoon foreman huddle → morning worker huddle → team huddle with PM for fanatical roadblock removal; make it your #1 priority (RR underwear, bumper stickers, name your son Roadblock)

"Your whiny electrician foreman that constantly tells you what's wrong? That's your angel. He just gave you the key to the universe. Get rid of their problems. Once you commit them, they will tell you what their problems are, then it's just like Duck Hunt."

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