Can't Read the Label From Inside the Jar

By definition it is impossible for any of us to know what we don’t know.

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Quote: You can't read the label from inside the jar.

Who are the top 5 people inside your organization that help each other refine your models of projects, your company and the industry? 

Who are the top 5 people you are mentoring and coaching to help them refine their models?  

Who do you turn to on the outside of your organization that is experienced and unbiased to help give you perspective?




Levels of the Value Stream
For contractors to unlock maximum value during business development, preconstruction and project execution it is critical to understand the broader value stream of the project beyond their scope. 10 levels of granularity in the construction value stream:
Evaluation: Stage of Growth + State of Management Team & Systems
Management teams and systems develop through three phases at each stage of growth. Use these 7 steps to evaluate where your team is at.
Customer Ranking and Selection: Your First Strategic Decision
The first thing a contractor needs is a customer. With growth, the need to better define an "Ideal Customer" grows in importance - as does the need to say "NO" to bad customers.