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How to Create a Succession Plan

How to Create a Succession Plan

Do you have a written succession plan in place? A succession plan is a way to ensure that your construction company continues to run smoothly and effectively even when key leaders or employees leave. For example, let’s say the project manager suddenly leaves the company. Without a succession plan, there could be significant delays and…

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How Leaders Stay Above the Line

How Leaders Stay Above the Line

Leading a construction company is tremendously challenging. Here are three strategies for maintaining a positive attitude and approach in the workplace: 1. Take care of yourself. This means getting enough sleep, exercise, and nourishment to stay energized and focused. 2. Think of yourself as a problem solver. Whenever you encounter a challenge or issue, approach…

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6 Ways to Be an Effective Leader

6 Ways to Be an Effective Leader

You don’t have to be a 🚀 scientist to lead. Here are six things to focus on: Consistent Communication Clear Communication Set Expectations and Deadlines Hold People Accountable Recognition Set Goals 1. Consistent Communication Don’t just talk to your people when there’s an issue, make sure you’re talking to them all the time so that…

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How to Nail Your Holiday Party Speech

How to Nail Your Holiday Party Speech

You have a holiday party, and as the leader of your construction company, you have to give a speech. The problem? You’re not an expert at public speaking. So, how can you structure a speech, so your people feel encouraged, motivated, and ready to hit 2023 with enthusiasm and focus? 1️. Pick One Theme: 🤔…

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Five Questions Successful GCs Answer and Act On

Five Questions Successful GCs Answer and Act On

General Contractors, to succeed, must be clear on the answers to five questions. Answering the questions is straightforward. Working out the answers in your business is difficult but rewarding if you do it consistently. Contractors know the answers to these questions empirically or intuitively. Pain comes when they know the answers but don’t act on…

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How to Evaluate the Strengths (and Weaknesses) of Your Team

How to Evaluate the Strengths (and Weaknesses) of Your Team

Construction is a team sport. Your success is a direct reflection of the performance of your individual team members and how well they function together. Like a sports GM, you must constantly evaluate the quality of your team so that performance improves. Here’s how to do it. 1. Create a spreadsheet. 2. Populate with name…

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