Schlagwort: Operational Excellence
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Anyone talking about Lean today often encounters two misconceptions at once. The first is that Lean is an outdated toolbox consisting of Kaizen, the shop floor, and standards. The second is that digitalization and AI have largely replaced Lean. Both lead in the wrong direction. Lean 2026 is neither a relic of the past nor…
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When delivery capability falters, the organization usually responds with more activity: more meetings, more escalations, more lists. At the same time, there is often a desire for a large transformation program. This is understandable – programs provide structure. However, in tense situations, structure without decision-making ability is just a pretty shell. Stabilization is therefore not…
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Why “busy” does not mean that the project is running smoothly Many construction projects appear productive from the outside: lots of people involved, busy sites, ongoing deliveries. Nevertheless, delays, rework, and conflicts arise. Often, the cause is not a lack of performance, but a lack of work rhythm: the cycle is missing. Cycle planning is…
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The key question Is the path from “what if” to “what is” in project management the right one? Yes – if it means that risks are operationalized: observable, decidable, learnable. No – if it means that you only produce “more status.” The fundamental problem in many projects Projects operate in uncertainty, but control systems are…
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Introduction: Why “more tools” is rarely the solution Boards and key performance indicators have long been standard in many organizations. LPS is often added to projects (especially in construction/industry). Nevertheless, teams complain about the same problems: missed deadlines, unclear priorities, repeated errors, long decision-making processes. The cause often lies not in the tool, but in…
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Last Planner remains a craft. And that’s exactly why it sometimes fails – not because of the system, but because of the way we use it. When weekly, daily, lookahead, and PPC reviews become normal meetings, there is more communication but less reliability. This article highlights typical misconceptions and provides concrete steps for returning LPS…