Clint Padgett is the CEO and President of Project Success, Inc., an author and host of The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett podcast. With extensive expertise in project management, he helps organizations improve execution, collaboration, and communication to drive successful outcomes in complex projects across various industries.
During today’s conversation, Clint discusses the challenges of communication in construction projects, emphasizing that software is a tool, not a solution. He highlights the pitfalls of one-way communication and the importance of conversations in solving problems. Clint also explores the impact of silos, avoidance of confrontation, and strategies for preparing for difficult discussions. He stresses thorough planning, clear handoffs between estimating and project management, and prioritizing bottlenecks. Moreover, Clint shares advice on structuring a project manager’s week, effective subcontractor communication, and regaining control in chaotic projects. Finally, he offers insights on distinguishing top project managers and handling unreasonable project owners.
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Key takeaways
✅ Avoid one-way communication; have direct discussions to solve problems faster.
✅ Encourage cross-team discussions to improve planning and execution.
✅ Remove ambiguity by involving all stakeholders in the planning process.
✅ Structure project managers’ weeks with clear priorities and bottleneck checks.
✅Ensure transparent communication between estimating and project management for smoother transitions.
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Connect with Clint:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
Website: clintonmpadgett.com/
Clint’s Books:
The Project Success Method: https://a.co/d/bXRALTp
How Teams Triumph: Managing By Commitment: https://a.co/d/7Y1FKFH
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About Clint Padgett
Clint Padgett is the CEO and President of Project Success, Inc., a project management methodology that delivers results across all industries. He is also a ForbesBooks author, and the host of The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett Podcast.
With a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, and backed by 25 years of experience, Clint has helped some of the world’s largest companies maximize their business outcomes, optimize their teams, and develop lasting project success practices rooted in accountable processes and deep personal commitments from team members.
