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.
Tag: Management
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.
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 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
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 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.
The Value of a Clean Construction Project
Maintaining a clean construction site is a key performance indicator of safety, quality, efficiency, and effective management.
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.
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.
Achieving Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burn-Out
Job satisfaction and balance with life outside of work are possible to achieve. Maybe you need to learn to better cope with your situation. Maybe you need time off to refresh. Maybe you need to change your employer, your career, or yourself.
3 Keys for Effectively Managing Expectations
These are simple tips which may seem obvious, but I’m often surprised by professionals who fail to manage expectations. In my estimation, this is the root cause of many costly problems in business.
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.
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