It works backwards from the milestone. It dynamically updates given ongoing roadblocks and progress raised from the field.
It becomes a plan only when you have everyone's buy-in. Here's what it can look like -
🙌 Kickoff with a Bang: Getting everyone involved from day one to understand the plans and the flow of work.
🙌 Backward Planning: Start from when you want to hand the keys, break down the milestones and work backward.
🙌 Use Color Coded Task Cards: Use different color sticky notes to represent different trades or tasks on a wall chart.
🙌 One Task at a Time: Best to let trades focus on one task at a time.
🙌 Communication is Gold: Regular huddles with your team are crucial. It's your chance to address issues, make changes.
🙌 No Surprises: Keep your suppliers in the loop.
🙌 Embrace Tech: Use task management apps that understands pull-planning.
🙌 Be on Site: When field walks are your bread and butter, go treasure-hunting for any opportunity to avoid delays or improve quality.
🙌 Flexibility Rules: Even with the best planning, things will go wrong. Be ready to adjust your schedule and adapt on the fly.
🙌 Quality, Quality, Quality: Regularly check the work done and capture defects on the spot. Systematically resolve them.
🙌 Celebrate Small Wins: Finished framing? Got the drywall up? Celebrate these small milestones. It keeps the team morale high.
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