Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

If you own a construction company, then you know that attracting and retaining clients is key to your success. It is essential to take the time to understand what your clients need before you start construction. If there are no specific deadlines set, then try making one up based on how long construction typically takes (i.e.,

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Strategy Driven

MAY 5, 2020

In construction, efficiency is everything. As such, finding the most efficient ways to get work done effectively should be a major concern for site managers. Yet, there are significant barriers that could prevent you from having your teamwork at their most productive. Naturally, construction projects lead to a lot of waste.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Using your skills and experience to develop your own construction business can provide a source of income that allows you to be your own boss and set your own hours. Like other types of small businesses, small construction companies must follow regulations and work hard to earn a customer’s trust. Check regulations.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a manager, your employees need to know what is expected of them in order to meet and exceed your expectations. No one is perfect, and as a leader, you need to be open to constructive criticism. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. Be Clear About Expectations.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re asked to give feedback to someone in your life or at work, I find these four techniques keeps the conversation positive and productive: 1. Understanding where they’re coming from and what their aspirations are can help you to better encourage them and give them constructive feedback. Give your full attention.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These are individuals who seemingly do little to no work yet manage to remain employed. So how do these individuals navigate the professional landscape with minimal productivity? At the core of this phenomenon is the principle of 'visibility versus productivity.' But are they genuinely productive? Likely, no.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Managing a construction job can be challenging with its various aspects. Hence, it’s a given to include job costing software for all construction jobs and having regular flow between projects. Building a construction business is not child’s play and requires extensive planning and restructuring of projects.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Now, the focus is shifting from conventional practices to developing skills for managing distributed teams. Without a traditional office environment, leaders are now mandated to foster trust, ensure productive collaboration, and maintain employee engagement while operating on virtual platforms.

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HR Digest

MARCH 31, 2023

Effective employee performance management is critical for achieving organizational goals and enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity. What does managing employee performance mean? Workforce performance is the foundation of effective performance management. How can employee performance be managed?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2020

When you’ve dedicated your whole professional life to working in the construction industry , it’s entirely reasonable to want to make your mark in the industry by starting a firm of your very own. The construction industry is high in costs and low margins by nature. Invest in the resources for outstanding project management.

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HR Digest

APRIL 18, 2024

How to manage remote teams effectively? Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit. Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit. The question gnaws at you.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are innovative practices coming to light all the time that benefit business owners and encourage employees into more productive outputs, and agile project management is the recent one gaining traction. Key Features of Agile Project Management. Devolution of management responsibility. Read on to find out more.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 29, 2019

Over the past few weeks, I've been aggregating many time management tips I share with my clients to get more done in the limited amount of time they have. It's a mix of managing your time more effectively and dealing with that old devil — procrastination. Learn what your productivity kryptonite is. Buy AirPods.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 11, 2022

But there is one decision that can be difficult – diversifying the product line! Diversify Into Uncomplicated Product Lines. This means that each product should be relatively simple in design and construction. You want customers to be impressed with your products, not overwhelmed by them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Awkward news: You’re younger than the employees you’ll be managing. However, it has been known to make young managers uncomfortable or nervous. How can you effectively manage employees with far greater work and life experience? How can you effectively manage employees with far greater work and life experience?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2020

Construction mats, also referred to as access mats, crane mats, or equipment mats, serve a few important purposes. Spartan Mat offers a wide variety of new and used construction mats and also offers rental options for those who decide it’s not worth the money to buy the products outright. How Often Will the Mats Be Used?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

Pave the Way for a More Successful and Productive Working Relationship One-on-one meetings with your boss can be a powerful tool to enhance your career development , improve your relationship, and clarify work expectations. A list of well-crafted questions can ensure these meetings are productive and meaningful.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 1, 2020

Civil engineers design dams and the final product is amazing. Mine tailings are by-products of certain mine operations. Dams are majestic but they also serve many purposes. Here’s a look at what dams are and the structures’ many uses. What Is A Dam? Dams are barriers built across a river or stream. 9 Mine Tailing.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

To do this, you must be a leader who promotes productivity, and here are six ways you can do that. Provide your staff with constructive feedback , a clearly defined task list, and have an open-door policy. This way, your team will know they can rely on you to be honest and give help where it is needed, which will boost productivity.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Buildings and their construction are among the largest contributors to global resource use. During COVID-19 shutdowns a lot of productive office work got done without offices. Facility managers should be rewarded for maintaining highly sustainable environments, not merely reducing costs. Why do we work in offices at all?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

When a company diversified, it bought companies in other businesses, or else developed new businesses internally, to sell additional products or services, as with Honda, which has exploited its expertise in motors to produce a variety of other vehicles — outboard motors, lawnmowers, ATVs, and so on.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Wondering how to help managers succeed? A Udemy Research report found that 51 percent of millennials and GenZ are likely to quit a job because of a bad manager and 43 percent of their older coworkers would do the same. A manager controls the pulse of an organization and acts as a substitute for the top leaders of an organization.

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HR Digest

JULY 8, 2021

An employee performance management process is one of the oldest, natural and most universal forms of creating a conducive environment in an organization. Studies, however, show that a critically high percentage of companies and workers claim to be dissatisfied with their existing performance management system.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Richard Norton Smith author of An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. You're not alone.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. So, let's dive into how you, as a manager, can carve out time for your own development.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Managing a small business can be tough if you are not surrounded by the right team or attitude. Maintaining an organized attitude and relaying that to your team will help you stay well-managed. Yet, there is more that you can do as a small business to improve everyday management. Use scheduling software.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the world grapples with waste management challenges, the city of Houston stands as a beacon of innovation. The need for sustainable solutions in managing biomedical waste has never been more pressing. In the realm of biomedical waste management, this means breaking down industry silos and fostering cross-sector engagement.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 2, 2023

Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to understand and manage emotions of self and others. It is an important trait for leaders, as it enables them to effectively interact with and manage others. By understanding and managing their own emotional awareness, leaders can effectively navigate conflicts.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 8, 2019

The construction industry has always been well respected while also being at the center of a global focus for pollution. Poor air quality is a big deal, and the construction industry is always in the spotlight due to the way the pollutants hit the air. Look At Your Premises. Remove Waste Safely.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Performance management is crucial to a business’s success. Developing systems that effectively manage your talent, providing consistent and constructive feedback on performance and equipping team members with the necessary tools to succeed is vital. What Is Performance Management? Reach out to us today.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When leaders are able to effectively lead their teams, they can foster a positive and productive work environment, and they can maximize the talents and contributions of their employees. By understanding and managing emotions, leaders can create a positive and supportive work environment. Emotional intelligence. Strategic thinking.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

AUGUST 28, 2023

Managing performance in the modern workplace is different. What is Performance Management? At some level, we are all familiar with one system or another of Performance Management. Feedback Your manager was responsible for providing you with feedback on your objectives throughout the year.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Though, given their worldview, led may be too strong a word – even manage may be too strong. This is a complex area that Moore explains well, incorporating a look at both constructive authenticity and existential authenticity. “It Managers can use the SKS framework both to provide effective feedback: What should I stop doing?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 2, 2020

As the cold weather can affect your employees’ productivity and morale, you must take steps to provide a safe, warm, and comfortable space for your team. Rather than risking your employees’ health and opening your business up to a lawsuit, you’d be smart to stock up on various snow, ice, and flood control products.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Impact of Professionalism Professionalism encompasses various aspects of behavior, communication, and attitude that contribute to a productive work environment. Increased Productivity and Efficiency Professionalism sets clear expectations for behavior and performance, creating a focused and efficient work environment.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Companies try to relativize negative emotions and convey that there can be something constructive within the bad. We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics. Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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