Daily Huddles
Short, frequent coordination meetings (often daily) to surface blockers, confirm near-term commitments, and trigger rapid problem-solving.See also: LPS, Network of commitments, Daily check-in, Visual management, LCI Resources: Daily Huddle | Lean Construction Institute
A3 Thinking
A3 Thinking is a structured problem-solving method that uses a single A3 page to clearly define a problem, analyse root causes, develop countermeasures, and align a team around actions. It builds shared understanding, disciplined thinking, and continuous learning. Details: A3: Thinking, Reports & Templates | Lean Construction Institute
Choosing By Advantages
Make decisions easier, more transparent, objective, and effective, using the ‘Choosing By Advantages’ method. See: Choosing By Advantages (CBA) | Lean Construction Institute
Big Room
A structured collaboration environment (physical or virtual) where key disciplines plan, coordinate, solve constraints, and make decisions quickly — reducing latency and serial handoff waste.See also: Co-location, Relatedness, IPD, Visual management
Takt Time
A pacing method that sets a consistent production rhythm—work moves through zones/areas in repeatable time “beats.” It exposes bottlenecks early and improves coordination across trades.See also: Location-based scheduling, Flow vs task dependency, Schedule reliability Details: Takt Time | Lean Construction Institute
Target Value Design
A Lean delivery approach where the team designs and plans to meet an agreed value outcome within a target cost (and often target schedule), using tight feedback loops between design, cost, constructability, and user needs.See also: Intentional validation, Validation study, Business case, Cost to complete forecasting Details: Target Value Delivery | Lean Construction Institute
Last Planner System
A Lean production control system that improves workflow reliability through collaborative planning at the level of the people who perform the work (“last planners”). Core elements include make-ready/constraint removal, weekly commitment planning, short-cycle coordination, and learning from plan failures.See also: PPC, RFV, Huddles, Schedule reliability, Visual management Details: Last Planner System® | Lean Construction Institute