Ep.1103 - Obeya Rooms

In this podcast we cover: What an Obeya room is. What is their purpose. Why we each need one. In this episode Jason introduces the concept of Obeya Rooms, also known as war rooms or big rooms, which originated at Toyota as a way to improve collaboration and efficiency. He explains how these spaces serve as hubs for visual management, problem solving, and agile decision making. Drawing from personal experiences on projects and proposals, Jason highlights why every construction site and corporate office should embrace the Obeya Room approach. He details how to design them with central locations, clear zones, visual tools, and technology that promote interaction and transparency. This episode is a call to rethink how we create spaces that foster teamwork and continuous improvement in construction. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).   Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw