In this podcast we cover:

• What the time cost problem is.
• The way to plan.
• Concerns with CPM.

In this episode, I share why constraining time is the key to becoming truly lean. I explore how placing healthy limits on our schedules creates pressure that drives innovation instead of burnout. I talk about the importance of respecting people, planning projects with just enough time, and then using lean tools to pull milestones forward. I explain how covering problems with longer hours only hides waste, while constraining time forces us to improve processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and embrace smarter ways of working.

I also share real examples from construction, where prefabrication, takt planning, and technology have proven that smarter planning beats longer hours. Whether in projects or personal life, this mindset shift is what separates good performance from true lean excellence.

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Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw