Lean culture for the construction industry : building responsible and committed project teams /: building responsible and committed project teams. (©2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Gary Santorella.
• Other Names: Santorella, Gary
• Contents: Ch. 1. Lean cuisine and construction : the benefits of a food industry perspective -- ch. 2. The lean team challenge -- ch. 3. Trust : laying the foundation -- ch. 4. Is your attitude an advantage? -- ch. 5. Lean ethics -- ch. 6. Construction 101 : the basics from a lean perspective -- ch. 7. Execution and overarching philosophies -- ch. 8. Lean purpose -- ch. 9. The conflict paradox : encouraging debate without letting it become destructive -- ch. 10. Establishing and maintaining high standards -- ch. 11. Influencing versus motivating -- ch. 12. Constructive discipline (knowing where to draw the line) -- ch. 13. Commitment and accountability -- ch. 14. Lean and safe -- ch. 15. Fine-tuning the line : keeping your fingers on the pulse via continuous assessment -- ch. 16. Stress and anger management (an external perspective) -- ch. 17. Generational issues -- ch. 18. Personality testing : don't do it! (better ways to know and understand your staff).
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxix, 237 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 624.068/4; Construction industry -- Personnel management; Construction industry -- Management; Lean manufacturing; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Construction industry -- Management; Construction industry -- Personnel management; Lean manufacturing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439835104; 1439835101
• Related ISBNs: 9781439835081; 143983508X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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