In this podcast we cover:

• The percentage of each of the steps.
• Why planning must be your largest percentage.
• How you can really get this wrong and get yourself into trouble.

This episode uncovers a powerful truth about PDCA. Most of your effort must go into planning. I share insights from Toyota, the military, and construction that prove why planning is not just a step but the foundation of everything.

You will hear why 80 percent of the cycle belongs to planning, how the Western world gets it wrong, and what that means for your projects. I connect this to field engineering skills, installation work packages, and the kind of preparation that sets teams up for success.

Lean systems, Navy SEAL missions, and great builders all point to the same principle. Plan deeply, execute intentionally, and adjust with clarity. This is not about adding more meetings. It is about building the discipline and systems that prevent chaos before it starts.

If you want to stop firefighting and start building projects with stability and flow, this is the episode you need.

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