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Trust me, this article is about Productivity
Productivity reform, like so many of the hard decisions we face, has been regularly pushed down the road for the next group in line to deal with. SO why is it that the hard decisions seem to be getting harder to make?
The Why for Resilient Leadership
Alarm bells are sounding regarding the current state of our engineering and construction industry. A surprising situation, at a time when industry demand across the residential and infrastructure sectors – while softening – remains at a generational high.
We can all lead!
I love a good model. And as far as models go, the framework underpinning Clive Hyland’s 2013 book “Connect through Think Feel Know” has a hallmark of greatness: simple in concept but powerful in application.
Why no-one tells you what’s going on around here….
I love a good model. And as far as models go, the framework underpinning Clive Hyland’s 2013 book “Connect through Think Feel Know” has a hallmark of greatness: simple in concept but powerful in application.
Does integrity actually improve performance?
Does integrity actually improve performance? In a word, absolutely! Read on to find out why….
Engagement: “it’s not about you!”
I love a good model. And as far as models go, the framework underpinning Clive Hyland’s 2013 book “Connect through Think Feel Know” has a hallmark of greatness: simple in concept but powerful in application.
Negotiation: What’s on your “nasty and nice” list?
As a business advisor of many years standing, I’ve inevitably been involved in Infrastructure projects that have not gone to plan (as well as a project or two that have been set up for failure). I can assure you that no-one – not even the lawyers – gets much real value out of cleaning up the resulting mess.
What does “on the court” really mean?
As a business advisor of many years standing, I’ve inevitably been involved in Infrastructure projects that have not gone to plan (as well as a project or two that have been set up for failure). I can assure you that no-one – not even the lawyers – gets much real value out of cleaning up the resulting mess.
How Values toughen up your Engineering and Construction Business
Businesses in Engineering and Construction tend not to describe themselves as “values-driven”. More often, they identify and pride themselves on their ability to get things done in the typically tough circumstances in which they operate. What value then, do values...
Bankrupt builders are demonised but is the environment in which they do business the problem?
The inflexion point of an economy from ‘boom to bust’ is a time of heightened risk for engineering and construction, an industry characterised by high risk. Rapid shifts in supply and demand can turn a profitable business into a loss-making venture almost overnight....
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PETER WILKINSON
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