by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business Failure, Business Failure
Ten Minute MBA The iconic comedian George Carlin brought down the house with a routine he called, “The 10 Minute University”. He proposed that colleges should limit course content to only what students remembered five years after they had graduated. It would save...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business, Strategic & Project Planning
Size Matters Megaprojects fail often because they’re too big and complex for even large, highly sophisticated contracting firms to plan accurately and manage effectively. At the same time, smaller contractors trying to grow their companies often jump too far and...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Succession Planning
Legacy Lost Let’s talk business; You won’t live forever. You’re acting like you might. But you won’t. Your company could. Your legacy should. So, let’s talk business– about your legacy. Legacy Lost “Most founders never expected or envisioned that their...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Change Management, Change Management, Change Management, Change Management
Pivot to Planning The focus of the country’s pandemic response has shifted from managing a public health crisis to reopening the economy. Construction concerns will be pivoting from immediate survival measures to planning for an uncertain future. Exactly what the rest...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Business Development
Reimagining Your Company During the Pandemic Crisis Getting upset, angry or fearful over the business interruption caused by the current public health crisis is a form of futile resistance. Resistance to an event that has already occurred is often referred to as...
by Simplar | Jan 14, 2021 | Weekly Construction Message
5th Crisis-era Message to Contractors from: Dr Tom Schleifer Pace of Recovery-Impact on Construction It is becoming clear that the pandemic will not end suddenly, nor will the US economy rebound rapidly. It’s beginning to sound like a drawn-out affair with experts...
