Ep.1684 - Turning Variances Into Opportunities for Improvement

In this episode, Jason discusses how construction teams can rethink variances and use them as opportunities to improve systems instead of assigning blame. He explains why understanding the root cause behind missed commitments is valuable but only when teams create an environment where people can openly identify problems. Jason explores why traditional variance categories can feel negative and cause people to avoid acknowledging issues.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why variances should be used to improve systems instead of blaming individuals.
• The limitations of relying only on lagging indicators like Percent Plan Complete.
• How changing variance categories can create a more neutral problem-solving environment.
• Why proactive roadblock removal can become a leading indicator for project performance.

Are your teams using variances to find someone to blame, or to identify and remove the problems that prevent flow?

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