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Dave Hagan
Dave Hagan has been involved in the Lean and Integrated Project Delivery communities for over 15 years. As Executive Director of Continuous Improvement for The Devenney Group Ltd Architects, Dave facilitates the implementation of Lean processes in the healthcare design and construction space. He is an accomplished and in-demand speaker and coach on Lean principles and is a regular contributor to Lean Construction Blog.
Articles By This Author
Looking at Categories for Improvement
We in design and construction tend to break down opportunities for improvement into three general categories - schedule, cost, and quality. I’m excepting safety here because it should always be the number one focus for improvement.
Upon Reflection
I’ve been thinking a lot about the act of reflection. Yes, I’ve been “reflecting upon reflection” (sorry - it was too easy).
Is Perfect the Enemy of Good?
My wife and I enjoy the occasional TV police drama. Now before you start to question how I spend my spare time, hear me out. One day last week one of the characters in a show we frequent stated that “perfect is the enemy of good”. That phrase stuck with me.
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When the Wheels Fall Off (and They Will)
You’ve studied the Toyota Production System, you’ve attended webinars, you’ve read all the books. You’ve even learned a little Japanese in the process. Your team has been prepped and schooled in lean theory and seems enthusiastic about embracing something new.
Creating a Lean Culture: Communicating with HeaRT
Creating a lean culture sometimes requires participating in difficult conversations. Perhaps someone is not meeting their commitments, or maybe they're not fully present in meetings where their input is critical to the success of the project.
Creating Flow in Pull Planning for Design Responsibility
Pull Planning is used in Lean Design to plan and organize work to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. It involves setting specific goals and objectives for a project and then breaking those goals down into smaller tasks that can be completed in a specific order.