The first thing is, don’t try to do it all yourself. It’s exhausting, it takes twice as long, and ultimately it doesn’t give you what you want. You need a team to get started, and a particular kind of team … Read More

This book grew out of Kuhn’s research on the history of science. Before Kuhn’s work, the prevailing view of knowledge building in science was that it was a linear process centered on the so-called “scientific method.” According to the traditional … Read More

I was in a meeting with a company last week when one of the project managers said he was having trouble with one of the lead carpenters he manages, and was wondering if it was wise to have that lead … Read More

Normally, a PM hires numerous Subs to perform specialty roles. These Subs interact with each other to produce the finished spaces. Each Sub naturally acts in their own interests seeking to optimize their use of their labor, equipment, and materials. … Read More

At the heart of systems thinking is the holistic principle of interconnectedness. I compiled the following list to make this core idea translatable to daily life. The ideas presented here are not meant to be the final word on the … Read More

Lean construction is a new way to design and build. Lean theory, principles, techniques, and practices, taken together, are the foundation for a new form of project management. From its roots in production management, lean construction has produced significant improvements, … Read More

From Article Published In RIA’s Cleaning & Restoration February 2017 Real accountability is where employees take ownership of everything around them and behave like an owner. The BIG SECRET to having employees fully committed and engaged is in actually treating … Read More

From Article Published In Restoration & Remediation Online July 17, 2017. This is the last step and source component for all the “power practices” is integrity. Personal and professional integrity. Without integrity, nothing works. Without the ability for your staff … Read More

Part 2 of Power PracticesFrom Article Published In Restoration & Remediation Online July 17, 2017. The first thing we see in very professional behavior is people are coachable. I think the best way to understand this is to look at … Read More

Of course everyone wants really great performance in their business, but not everyone is willing to take the time to really understand how to design the business for that: what it looks like, what practices and procedures support that, and … Read More