by Simplar | Jun 23, 2022 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Current Events/Interests, Weekly Construction Message
Employee Engagement Dr Thomas C Schleifer Contractors are now recognizing the shortage of skilled labor as their biggest problem. Inflation and supply problems, most believe, are temporary and can be overcome. Not being able to put together a full crew, however, will...
by Simplar | Mar 31, 2021 | Labor & Labor Issues, Labor & Labor Issues, Weekly Construction Message
How to Engage and Develop Construction Employees “What do you mean, engagement?” That’s the response I get from most construction CEOs when I introduce the concept of employee engagement and development. As I mentioned last week, contractors do not...
by Simplar | Mar 24, 2021 | Labor & Labor Issues, Labor & Labor Issues, Weekly Construction Message
Employee Engagement and Development Drucker Success Element #2 In our 2021 quest to define the success elements that mark a “best-in-class” construction company, we began with the Drucker Institute’s five success elements: 1. Customer satisfaction 2. Employee...
by Simplar | Sep 10, 2026 | Built Environment, Business of Construction, Leadership, Leadership, Organization Transformation, Organizational Change Management, Risk Management, Weekly Construction Message
Imagine a construction company where the left hand always knows what the right hand is doing. Imagine a construction company where everyone is pulling on the same oar. There are no secrets or competition. Imagine a construction company where everyone feels they have...
by Simplar | Sep 3, 2026 | Built Environment, Business Development, Leadership, Leadership, Weekly Construction Message
A strategic plan is just a dream unless it is supported by a carefully administered Management by Objective program. An MBO program gives a practical framework for turning strategic priorities into measurable responsibilities, but it is only wishful thinking without...
