Videos

Oct. 13, 2023

Unlocking a Deeper Understanding Exploring Minds Wired for Ideas | The EBFC Show #podcastclips

Unlock the secrets to Lean Construction and organizational transformation with Victor Ortiz, a seasoned consultant with a proven track record in Lean Construction Organization Development.

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Oct. 12, 2023

From Sixties Teenage Rebellion to Life-Changing Lean Construction Leader | The EBFC Show #shorts

🔥 Prepare to be moved! 🌟 This The EBFC Show Podcast Clip starts with a jaw-dropping confession that'll have you on the edge of your seat. 😲 Watch as we dig into a personal journey of transformation and growth that's nothing short of inspiring. 💪 Join us on this path…

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Oct. 11, 2023

Unlocking Construction Potential: Rethinking Project Management | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

Productivity has not gone up in the construction industry. There's a lot of frustration and more than 80% of our projects end up being over budget or off schedule or both. We wish that we could do better despite the fact that we build a lot of great things. The…

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Oct. 11, 2023

Thinking About How to Think: Mastering Lean Construction with Victor Ortiz | The EBFC Show S4 087

Unlock the secrets to Lean Construction and organizational transformation with Victor Ortiz, a seasoned consultant with a proven track record in Lean Construction Organization Development. Victor Ortiz's years of experience offer a unique blend of actionable insights specifically tailored for construction professionals interested in Lean Construction and making their jobs…

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Oct. 10, 2023

Stop Facilitation FAILS - Maximizing Meeting Success | The EBFC Show #podcastclips #shorts

Collaboration in meetings doesn't always need EVERYONE's input at first. It doesn't have to be all 14 people in the meeting because some people may not have the expertise. It could be seven people in that meeting. Virtual meetings give us the bonus of chat to allow communications we could…

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Oct. 10, 2023

Surprising Training Fails - Unlocking Meeting Collaboration | The EBFC Show #podcastclips #protips

Most people are never trained on how to run high-stakes collaborative meetings. Everyone is trained on how we do presentations. That is one failure of the dominant training starting with school and continuing into professional design and construction work. The fundamentals of complex collaborative facilitation don't include presentations. I can't…

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Oct. 10, 2023

International Conference Speaking News: CLIC 2023 in Leon Guanajuato | #construction #conferencia

I'm speaking at CLIC 2023. This year it is being hosted in León is one of the cities in the state of Guanajuato, known worldwide as the footwear capital for its enormous production of footwear and leather products. There has also been much construction in recent years, and more ongoing…

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Oct. 9, 2023

Unleash Your Genius Decision-Making Before Important Meetings | The EBFC Show #constructiontips

The reality is you have to decide how to decide before you get to the meeting. Otherwise, the meeting becomes around how we want to decide. So all the work in a high-stakes meeting as you know is what happens before the meeting. I like to use topics or techniques…

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Oct. 9, 2023

The Hidden Power of Amazing Leadership Unleashing the Art Within | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

We think good leadership is essential, more than many may realize for projects to run easier, better, and faster. Good leadership is amazing, and those types of leaders, great leaders, don't speak too much. They know how to guide a process towards an objective. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu…

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Oct. 8, 2023

Avoid Plus Delta Plane Crashe Meetings - Improvement for More Effective Leadership | #podcastclips

And from a continuous improvement standpoint, every meeting is an opportunity to get better. But the great thing about working virtually, unless it's highly confidential, you can videotape yourself in every meeting. Go back and watch and always ask the group for feedback. So when you do that Plus Delta,…

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Oct. 8, 2023

Unleash Creative Genius The Power of Facilitating Others Ideas | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

If you're facilitating a meeting, you're responsible for pulling forward the ideas from the other people first. As a facilitator, if you go first and share your thinking first. You anchor everybody else we call it sometimes poisoning the well so that nobody else, no other idea can survive and…

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Oct. 8, 2023

The Secret to Making Effective Group Decisions for Success | The EBFC Show #podcastclips #shorts

That's why it's so important to decide how to decide. What do you want to do? You're the expert. How we're going to decide both at the full meeting level than a workshop meeting like the one you described with 50 people or a status update meeting at the agenda…

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Oct. 6, 2023

Insights from the Scrum Agile Education Program Retreat - Sprint Review #construction #scrummaster

Even Registered Scrum Masters have Sprint Review Meetings. The Sprint Review is designed to allow teams "to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations," according to the current Scrum Guide. We AEP (Agile Education Trainers) get together monthly to check in with our goals and review what…

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Oct. 6, 2023

Behind the Scenes of the Advancing Construction Quality Conference September 2023 #shorts

Brian Melcher, Principal at Field Verified, brought me to the 6th annual Advancing Construction Quality conference in Austin Texas last month. It is the premier event for uncovering the latest trends, innovations, and best practices to optimize construction Quality programs and their associated QA/QC processes. I took my camera and…

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Sept. 28, 2023

Scrum Adventures: Cambridge Bound to See Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Registered Scrum Trainers #shorts

🌟 Journey with me to Cambridge, Massachusetts! I'm headed to the Agile Education Program by Scrum Inc. to meet up with Dr. Jeff Sutherland and fellow trainers. We'll dig into the insights from Jeff's book, "Scrum First Principles." Plus, I'll share how Scrum is revolutionizing social media to provide value…

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Sept. 27, 2023

Mastering Effective Meetings in Construction with Evan Unger | The EBFC Show S4 086

Unlock the secrets to highly effective meetings in the construction industry with Evan Unger, a master facilitator with a proven track record of transforming chaotic meetings into organized, outcome-driven sessions. Evan's years of experience bring a unique blend of actionable insights specifically tailored for construction professionals. If you're tired of…

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Sept. 25, 2023

Unlock Your Personal Brand: Why You Should Start Posting on #socialmedia | The EBFC Show #shorts

🚀 Elevate your career with a strong personal brand! I was recently in downtown San Francisco, and I passed by LinkedIn's office. I pulled out my phone, and this is the result. Why should you start posting? Your potential employers are checking your online presence - make it shine! You…

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Sept. 25, 2023

Mural Facilitator Superpowers #shorts

Mural is an online collaboration tool I've been using since 2021. Even now, I use it for a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid meetings. I discovered this digital-first visual collaboration tool and you will see that it is more than an online whiteboard. When you give others the opportunity…

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Sept. 24, 2023

2.5X Production Improvement Using Simple Productivity Boost | The EBFC Show #podcast #Shorts

A simple conversation can lead to MASSIVE productivity gains in construction projects. Be sure to tap the related video link to watch the full episode and learn how you can do this on your project. --- Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos from The EBFC Show podcast.

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Sept. 21, 2023

Cracking the Code: Patterns to Overcome Lean #construction Resistance | The EBFC Show #podcast

Discover the secret to applying tools at a profound level, unveiling hidden patterns that elude most change-makers. Join us as we delve into the psychological side of change and learn how to conquer resistance within organizations. Unleash your change-maker superpowers! 💪 #changemakers #psychologyfacts #unlocksuccess

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Sept. 19, 2023

Unlock Your Potential Embrace the Journey of Skill Mastery | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

⚙️ Unlock Your Potential in Construction! 🏗️ Embrace Skill Mastery's Journey! 💪 Keep pushing through plateaus for steady growth. 📈 It's like construction work—incremental progress. 🔄 Find more insights on my channel. #constructionskills #careergrowth

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Sept. 19, 2023

My Lean Journey Started a Construction Scrum Class in the OC | The EBFC Show #shorts

True story, Lean Construction networks go far and wide. Blake and I both never would have guessed that all these years later, we'd be here at this exact spot using Lean and Scrum daily to help people deliver projects easier, better, and faster. --- Tap the links on my channel…

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Sept. 18, 2023

Overcoming Resistance to New Tools and Boosting Productivity | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

🛠️ Unlock Success in Construction! 💪 Overcome Resistance to New Tools and Boost Productivity. 🏗️ Understand the "why" behind tools for smoother adoption. 🔑 Join us for valuable insights on embracing innovation in construction. #constructiontips #productivityboost

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Sept. 18, 2023

Team Happiness for Construction Companies and Project Teams | The EBFC Show #podcast #shorts

Discover the powerful connection between team happiness and success in the construction industry. In this podcast clip, we explore how a team's level of happiness can significantly impact their achievements. From reducing stress to enhancing safety, happiness is the key to fostering a positive and productive work environment. Learn why…

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