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.
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.
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.
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 industry values knowing over learning, leaving workers without proper training and discouraging growth. Here are some improvements to make.
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 is a simple but powerful system where a highly skilled carpenter takes charge of the job site, especially for remodeling projects.
Maintaining a clean construction site is a key performance indicator of safety, quality, efficiency, and effective management.
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,” is a common saying these days. Instead, put your time and effort into learning to be the best that you can be.
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.
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.
This is an essential educational textbook, highly recommended for any beginning to intermediate construction project manager or contractor.
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