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Unfamiliar Delivery Systems – Part 2
Ok … So the person I was helping with the new delivery system when last I posted is my very tiny 18 month old grandson. And the delivery system I hooked him up with is that of how he receives milk. Not...
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Salt of the Earth
The past two weeks has found me in front of two different groups of construction Foremen attending our “Superintendents and Foremen Boot Camps.” These are truly ‘salt of the earth’ type people. Many...
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Weak Links
I was a bit surprised! Yesterday I was in front of a group of up-and-coming Project Managers. Prior to beginning the “PM Boot Camp” session, I polled the participants to learn what topics should...
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More Foremen on the Horizon
I’m off to Sacramento to present a full-day “Foreman and Superintendent Boot Camp.” I’m hoping for a large percentage of the group to be either first-time Foremen or workers still being groomed for a...
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Read The Contract!
How many times have you either said to someone, or been told by someone “Read the Contract?” My guess is more than a few! Our construction projects revolve around contracts. It is almost implied that...
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Twitter? . . . Really? . . . well it’s about time!
It’s true! I am now an official “Twitterer.” Not to worry though – I promise not to bore you with worthless dribble. I will, however, be better equipped to keep you posted about what’s up including...
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5 Reasons Everyone Should Learn to be a Better Negotiator
Five reasons why everyone should learn to be a better negotiator: #5 – You never know when you’ll have to face off with a 5 year old (or teenager for that matter) #4 – Even the best negotiators fall...
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3 ways to improve your business writing skills
Routine business emails, forms, and letters are a part of our business experiences. No one likes the embarrassment of struggling through the writing process only to end up with a sub-standard...
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Project Managers and the Philosophy of Authority and Control
What does a simple org chart say about the project management philosophies of a construction company? What positions on the org chart operate within the greatest levels of authority – PM or Super? –...
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Just a Little More Focus
I love golf – I don’t play all that often, so I’m really not very good either. I did recently play three rounds of golf over three consecutive days, a luxury I have never afforded myself. I did so...
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