1. First thought, you need to earn the right to be heard. The old cliché that actions speak louder than words is true. Just as Steve had to gain people’s trust as a young foreman by proving he could do the work; you must prove you can do the work to others. Do not be discouraged if at first people don’t listen to you. Prove it.
2. The speed of construction is fast and moving faster all the time. It is becoming a survival necessity to embrace and properly implement technology in order to accomplish basic tasks while not buckling under the pressure of the job. However, technology without proper implementation all the way through to the jobsite and a well thought out plan with success benchmarks does nothing. In some cases, it can even send you backwards. So, be intentional and do the planning work needed on the front side.
3. Finally, I loved what Steve was saying about focusing on eliminating roadblocks for others instead of having them eliminate roadblocks for you. In order to successfully do this, you must know their pain points and the why behind that. This will spark better communication and collaboration. Down with the silos we all too often find ourselves in.
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