Digging Deeper - Construction Business Questions

D. Brown Management

Questions we get from construction business owners, executives, and others involved in the industry along with some answers digging deeper into the topic.

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  1. 07/17/2024

    Locus of Control and Construction Contractors

    Locus of Control is a critical dimension of talent that will materially improve every aspect of someone's life and job performance. It can be selected for during interviews and can be intentionally developed. It is a multiplier for many other skills. 0:00:00 What Is Locus of Control and Why Does it Matter? 0:02:32 Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence (7 Habits) 0:03:43 Confidence and Capabilities 0:05:05 The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Safety in Construction 0:06:52 Locus of Control and Decisions from Top Leadership 0:07:34 Strategic Market Choices for Construction Contractors 0:07:54 Opportunity Evaluation and Selection 0:08:54 Locus of Control and Construction Contract Negotiations 0:09:45 Helping People Improve their Locus of Control 0:14:37 Construction Technology Innovation and Locus of Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES REFERENCED Locus of Control - A Critical Dimension of Talent: https://dbmteam.com/insights/locus-of-control-a-critical-dimension-of-talent/ Construction Contracting, Materials Science, and "People Science": https://dbmteam.com/insights/construction-contracting-materials-science-and-people-science/ Headcount, Stages of Contractor Growth, and Growth Inflection Points: https://dbmteam.com/insights/headcount-stages-of-contractor-growth-and-growth-inflection-points/ BOOK: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://amzn.to/3K8DCks Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://youtu.be/pOLmD_WVY-E The ABCs of Strategic Market Choices: https://dbmteam.com/insights/the-abcs-of-strategic-market-choices/ Opportunity Evaluation (2 Critical Dimensions): https://dbmteam.com/insights/opportunity-evaluation-2-critical-dimensions/ 4 Reasons Contractors Fail and How to Mitigate Risk with the Right Planning: https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-topics/surety-bond/reasons-contractors-fail Resource - Negotiation (3 Prerequisites + 4 Perspectives): https://dbmteam.com/insights/resource-negotiation-3-prerequisites-plus-4-perspectives/ 6 Progressive Levels of Standards Development: https://dbmteam.com/insights/6-progressive-levels-of-standards-development/ Continuous Improvement: Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA): https://dbmteam.com/insights/continuous-improvement-plan-do-check-and-act-pdca/ Resource - 2 Second Lean: https://dbmteam.com/insights/resource-2-second-lean/ Technology Systems – Seeing the Whole Picture: https://dbmteam.com/insights/technology-systems-seeing-the-whole-picture/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPEAKER David Brown: https://dbmteam.com/team/david-brown/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbrownmanagement/ DIGGING DEEPER SERIES URL: https://dbmteam.com/series/digging-deeper/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkc9c6Nu2AQF87hsevPOx5q3hLQWm5fbv Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locus-of-control/id1756997221?i=1000662135227 Youtube: https://youtu.be/tRUD4y0Hv44 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1a228bbe-53af-4ade-855f-320b7309b921/episodes/525ea5d8-9d87-4418-9182-33348fb63fe8/locus-of-control-and-construction-contractors D. BROWN MANAGEMENT We exist to help contractors build stronger businesses for the next generation. URL: https://dbmteam.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbrownmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dbmteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbmgmtco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbmteam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dbmteam X: https://x.com/dbrownmgmt

    Locus of Control and Construction Contractors
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