Tag: Leadership

Every Time a Project is Behind Schedule

Adding More Workers to a Delayed Project Can Make It Worse

Brooks’ Law states: “Adding manpower to a late project makes it later.” Throwing more people at a problem doesn’t always speed up progress, it can slow things down.

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.

The Lead Carpenter Handbook - Cover

The Lead Carpenter System: Guide to Successful Job Site Management

The Lead Carpenter System is a simple but powerful system where a highly skilled carpenter takes charge of the job site, especially for remodeling projects.

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.

Cole Chesnut podcast guest

Podcast Guest

I appeared on a podcast for my first time. It’s called Monday Morning Coffee. I’ve been listening to it for a few years and was invited to be a guest.

The Construction MBA by Matt Stevens

Book Review: “The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting” by Matt Stevens

This is an essential educational textbook, highly recommended for any beginning to intermediate construction project manager or contractor.

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.