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In Search of Conflict
Many of you have heard me speak of the need to be “in search of conflict.” I want it to become part of the role of every project leader (or follower for that matter) . . . solving problems on...
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Simple Things
I was recently honored to present a motivational program at a management retreat for a large, successful and growing west coast construction company. The focus was on identifying gaps between good and...
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Finding Greatness – Try This Three 3 Step Process
When Last I posted, I related the story of the dirty window frame at a neighborhood restaurant. (See “Simple Things” Oct 23) I left you with two questions . . . “how does something like this get fixed...
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Wish Lists and Negotiations?
Well, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And just about everyone finds themselves in the spirit of both giving and receiving – Which brings up the obligatory wish list. We all have to do it...
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Two important program announcements
Program Announcement # 1 It has been my honor to develop, produce and present the Project Management Certificate course for the AGC San Diego Chapter at least once each year for the past eight years....
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How Valuable is Partnering? What do YOU Think?
I would love your opinion on the relative value of Partnering. A great deal of time, money, and effort is spent on the partnering process. Many Construction Project Owners use contracts that mandate a...
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High Profile Projects
A huge THANK YOU to Carmen Vann of Turner Construction in San Diego for helping out in the AGC San Diego Project Management Certificate course last week. Carmen took on the subject – “The Anatomy of a...
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Unfamiliar Delivery Systems
Applying existing skills to new situations Do you ever notice that many people are overly cautious when arriving at new situations? Why are people so afraid to leave their comfort zones? I...
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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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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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