Setting the Conditions for Success

The contractors that will continue to grow profitably in the future are those that master talent development.

D. Brown Management Profile Picture
D. Brown Management
July 29, 2018 2 minute read
Share

Leaders must (1) setup the conditions for success with their team and (2) lead by example when it comes to their own development.  

Quote: No matter what you do in life, it's either reps or mileage. Book: Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Setting the Conditions for Success:

Selected Practice Related Posts - Are You Leading by Example?

Everything is too complex until you practice enough 

Developing GRIT!

Discipline vs. Motivation

Preparing to Win

Closing the Knowledge Gap:

Providing “GPS” Feedback

Continuous Improvement 

  1. Look at your strategy  
  2. Look at your organizational structure  
  3. Identify your talent gaps  
  4. Prioritize and execute

Learn more about how we approach talent development for contractors 

Different Stages of Market Growth and the Types of People Required
Every contractor will experience different stages of growth as a company and within the markets they are competing in. Understanding the different types of people required at each stage will help the contractor navigate them smoother.
Related Article
16 Reasons for Scoreboard and Scorecard Failure
Keeping score is foundational for success in construction, sports, and many aspects of life. Too frequently, scorekeeping fails to deliver improved results. Here are the 16 reasons why from the changes required by growth through systems and management.
Related Article
Evaluation Categories and Weighting
Whether you are evaluating your own performance or someone else’s, it is important to start thinking about some of the higher level categories. The weight assigned to each of these depends on the stage someone is at in their career.
Related Article