Tag: Continuous Improvement

Dysfunctional Companies

Bring Order to Chaos

With effective leadership, a skilled workforce can contribute to better project outcomes, happier clients, and higher profits. I can help you bring order to chaos.

Keys to Respect for People in Lean Construction

Lean Construction and Respect for People

The Lean Construction principle of Respect for People, why it matters, and how it transforms construction sites into places of innovation, safety, and efficiency.

The Construction Learning Deficit

The Construction Learning Deficit

The construction industry values knowing over learning, leaving workers without proper training and discouraging growth. Here are some improvements to make.

Leader and Manager: Why You need Both Skill Sets

Leader and Manager: Why You Need Both Skill Sets

I break down the Leader vs. Manager debate, explain that both leadership and management are essential skill sets, and neither should be neglected.

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How to Outwork Anyone (The Habits of Highly Productive Workers)

An excellent video called How to Outwork Anyone (The Habits of Highly Productive Workers) emphasizes efficiency, craftsmanship, and balancing speed with quality.

Don't Leave A Messy Job Site

The Value of a Clean Construction Project

Maintaining a clean construction site is a key performance indicator of safety, quality, efficiency, and effective management.

Skill-Development-Chalkboard

Learn Valuable Skills For a Great Career Without Going Into Debt

Some traditional education systems are becoming more financially risky and less sure to produce positive results. Many old jobs are going away and new jobs are being created. Consider alternative methods of education and career development to prepare and keep up as times change.

Growing up to be an airplane pilot.

Fake It Until You Make It?

“Fake it until you make it,” is a common saying these days. Instead, put your time and effort into learning to be the best that you can be.

Blueprint for constructive feedback.

How to Turn Complaints Into Constructive Feedback That Gets Positive Results

In this post, I challenge the idea that complaints must be negative, explain how that mindset can hinder improvement, and offer some suggestions to affect positive change.

The road to success is always under construction.

The Road to Success is Always Under Construction

Life is always changing. It’s a journey, not a destination. When you realize that the road to success is always under construction, you can get the most out of your life.

Leader one way, Manager the other way, direction signs.

Leadership vs. Management – Why Not Both?

It is important to understand the distinctions between management and leadership. Using one’s strengths, as well as improving one’s weaknesses, are keys to success.

2019 on the road ahead, 2018 behind in the rear-view mirror.

New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work, Continuous Improvement Does

Statistics show that only 9.2 percent of people ever achieve their New Year’s resolutions and break free from their bad habits. Instead, practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day.