Harvard Business

JULY 10, 2023

Construction is often maligned as the industry that technology left behind. Industry observers routinely deride the lack of technological sophistication in the construction industry, and have pigeon-holed it as old-fashioned and lagging behind more forward-looking and purposeful industries such as manufacturing.

Construction 134

Construction Industry Fashion System 134

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Eight ways to nurture respectful disagreement.

Construction 217

Construction Management 217

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Saviom can be used in accounting audit and law firms, IT companies, consultancies and professional services organizations, architecture engineering and construction, etc. Monday is used by various industries, including marketing, construction, IT, and manufacturing.

Tools 240

Tools Software Resources Healthcare 240

Harvard Business

APRIL 16, 2025

Inefficiencies, delays, and corruption are common problems in the industry. Here’s how AI can help.

Construction 196

Construction Industry Engineering Government 196

Effective Managers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Regularly provide constructive feedback that helps individuals refine their skills and achieve their goals. Regular coaching sessions should be scheduled to maintain momentum and ensure progress. Emphasize Continuous Feedback and Improvement Ongoing feedback is crucial for effective coaching.

Development 246

Development Leadership Training Training 246

Effective Managers

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Offering constructive feedback along the way enables team members to refine their approach and learn from their experiences. Monitor Progress and Offer Feedback Regular check-ins help ensure tasks stay on track. Schedule brief progress updates to discuss how things are going, address any roadblocks, and provide support as needed.

Resources 246

Resources Tools Leadership Construction 246

Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

The solution serves agencies, consultants, IT teams, construction and engineering industries. The tool is widely used across various industries: IT, engineering, consulting, and construction, engineering and architecture, accounting audit and law companies. It also shows undercapacity so that you can reassign work and avoid issues.

Tools 253

Tools Software Resources Efficiency 253

Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Peer learning and mentoring are effective strategies in this regard. Constructivist Theory : This theory posits that learners construct their own understanding based on their experiences. Encouraging collaboration and interaction among learners can enhance knowledge transfer.

Education 130

Education Construction Case Study Case Studies 130

Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2019

It will ensure complex projects have transparency and good record keeping.

Construction 132

Construction Engineering 132

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They distinguished between constructive curiosity, which involved seeking information, knowledge, or learning by asking many provocative questions that don’t have easy answers, and unconstructive curiosity, which involved seeking information, knowledge, or learning by asking too many questions and questions with easy answers.

Research 254

Research Management Construction Study 254

Rick Conlow

MARCH 16, 2021

The best managers develop their leadership coaching skills and learn how to deal with performance issues constructively and effectively. The post 3 Ways to Handle Poor Employee Performance Constructively appeared first on Rick Conlow. Objectives of the How to Handle Poor Employee Performance Video.

Construction 98

Construction eBook Video Training 98

Harvard Business

MAY 16, 2024

This article discusses a three step process for getting more constructive feedback that supports your growth, strengthens your relationships, and accelerates your career.

Construction 250

Construction How To Development 250

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a chance to turn a potentially negative situation into a constructive, forward-looking dialogue. Discussing a promotion with an employee when you’re not ready to give them one is a delicate balancing act, but it’s also a golden opportunity.

Construction 254

Construction How To Strategy Strategy 254

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It is essential for project managers to learn to implement “green algorithms,” specialized AI constructs designed to both enhance operational efficiency and prioritize sustainability. Unfortunately, without proper execution, projects to implement AI come with complexities, costs and a carbon footprint that undermine sustainability goals.

Management 252

Management Construction Efficiency Operations 252

Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Regular Feedback and Recognition Establishing a culture of constructive feedback ensures employees understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Whether through online platforms or in-person seminars, expanding employees’ skill sets ensures they remain competitive.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Training 130

Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Offer mentorship and coaching to guide employees on their professional journey. Deliver Regular Feedback Conduct routine performance reviews to provide actionable insights and identify areas for growth. Foster open, constructive conversations that help employees refine their skills and set achievable goals. Encourage Job Rotation and Cross-Training (..)

Culture 130

Culture Strategy Strategy Strategy& 130

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, the author highlights a unique strategic partnership that helped the electrical transmission and distribution construction industry control injuries and fatalities caused by exposures to workplace hazards.

Operations 252

Operations Construction Industry Company 252

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Five lessons from an engineering and construction company.

Construction 172

Construction Data Culture Engineering 172

David A Fields

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When your consulting firm’s offering is constructed correctly, it resonates with prospects and projects are easy to close. You can build such an offering in five, easy steps. Let’s say you have a conversation scheduled with a new prospect for your consulting firm: Vera Surtan, Chief Assuredness Officer at Technacious.

Consulting 221

Consulting Construction Groups 221

Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Managers should work on improving their social skills by being approachable, fostering open communication, and resolving conflicts constructively. Constructive feedback provides insights into areas of improvement and helps in refining emotional intelligence skills. Developing these skills can lead to better collaboration and teamwork.

Emotional Intelligence 246

Emotional Intelligence Management Construction Journal 246

Effective Managers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Resolve Conflicts: Address conflicts constructively to minimize negative impacts and foster collaboration. Focus on positive and constructive interactions. Be Open to Feedback: Constructive feedback from mentors and colleagues can help you refine your approach and improve your political acumen.

Emotional Intelligence 245

Emotional Intelligence Ethics Construction Leadership 245

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 21, 2025

Reinforcement Through Coaching and Feedback Continuous reinforcement through coaching and constructive feedback strengthens learning pathways. AI-driven adaptive learning platforms tailor training experiences to individual learning styles, improving effectiveness and engagement.

Training 130

Training Training Construction Development 130

LSA Global

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Senior Leader Feedback McKinsey found that as executives become more senior, they areless likely to receive constructive performance and strategic feedback. Lack of Customized Training Many professionals lack the communication essentials to deliver feedback constructively or receive it with an open mind. That is a waste.

Construction 68

Construction Culture Training Training 68

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Ask tactful, open-ended questions to gain clarity on your boss’s reasoning, and be diplomatic and constructive when expressing reservations. Start by assuming good intentions and take an active role in helping your boss understand the nuances of how the organization operates. Frame your feedback as a way to achieve shared goals.

Construction 199

Construction Operations Management 199

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Five ways to construct a compelling narrative around your ideas.

Leadership 172

Leadership Construction 172

Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2023

A lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader.

Construction 172

Construction Management 172

Harvard Business

JUNE 27, 2023

But there are ways to constructively reduce the risk of potential mistakes and reduce your anxiety. When you work in roles where mistakes must be avoided at all costs — think medical, security, financial, and transportation professions — it’s easy to become terrified of making one. Then adopt systems and habits to mitigate those threats.

Transportation 179

Transportation Management Construction Financial 179

Effective Managers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Peer advisory groups offer a confidential, non-competitive space where you can openly share your challenges and receive honest, constructive feedback. This is something you don’t always get from your executive team or board of directors, who may have their own agendas or biases.

Groups 130

Groups Leadership Construction Resources 130

MishTalk

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s the kicker: It’s not office related. And the Census Department has heavy negative revisions to spending. Let’s investigate.

Construction 80

Construction 80

Epicflow

OCTOBER 28, 2024

the whole construction process), which helps identify bottlenecks early on; Kaizen: involves implementing small changes facilitating continuous improvement; Jidoka: provides the ability to perform quality checks regularly; Just-In-Time (JIT): ensures that materials are available exactly when they are needed.

Engineering 248

Engineering Management Methodologies Resources 248

Harvard Business

MAY 13, 2019

Constructive criticism has its place.

Construction 133

Construction Management 133

David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The only difference being that the 250-page CEO book took three years to research and draft, whereas the other I wrote when I was three years old with six pieces of construction paper […]. Neither did my very first book: “My Dads a Dinasore.”

Consulting 150

Consulting Construction Research 150

David A Fields

JULY 13, 2016

A few years ago Michael Norton and his buddies wrote about “The Ikea Effect” which they describe this way: “When people construct products themselves, they come to overvalue their (often poorly made) creations.” This turns out to be an important finding for consultants.

Consulting 150

Consulting Construction Research Study 150

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Establish a feedback loop by offering prompt and constructive feedback on assignments, assessments, and participation. Encourage employees to share insights and learn from their colleagues. Provide Timely Feedback Feedback is invaluable for employees to gauge their progress and make improvements.

Training 278

Training Training Case Interview Guidelines 278

Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Thinking architecture, such as how people construct their preferences using a mixture of fast and slow thinking processes (Payne et al., “Measuring constructed preferences: Towards a building code.” For example, what impact might it have on how people think about claiming Social Security? Where does this leave us?

Construction 195

Construction Journal Agile Exercises 195

LSA Global

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Conflict Resolution We know from 360 degree feedback data that leaders who model constructive debate promote psychological team safety , while those who avoid or escalate conflicts perpetuate fear, division, and back-channeling at work.

Culture 68

Culture Leadership Construction Training 68

MishTalk

MARCH 3, 2025

Construction spending dropped 0.2 percent vs flat expectation. Nonresidential declined 0.5 percent.

Construction 46

Construction 46