Common misconceptions
After 37 years of working in one industry, you eventually become aware of just about every bit of what passes
When a senior person turns in their notice
We’ve all experienced it. It usually happens on a Monday but it could be Friday or any other day of
Show me the money!
Keep your accounts receivable on a short leash if you want your collection period to shrink, and your bank statement
Why the conformity?
We are a bunch of conformists. It’s a big problem in the AEC business. Everyone is sitting around waiting to
The growing social media problem
I am becoming more and more aware – by the day – of what a problem social media addiction is
Select people who are compatible with you
We often talk about compatibility in the context of marriages. Oftentimes, when there’s incompatibility, one spouse tried to change the
A new leadership paradigm
The transition from boomers to millennials is going to happen anyway, so put in a good-faith effort and make it
Getting people to do what you want them to do
Getting people to do what you want them to do. This is what leadership is really all about. And it
More on business planning
Business planning in an AEC firm is such a critical function. It really is one of the key roles of
What is strategy anyway?
The word “strategy” is kicked around a lot in the A/E industry when referring to the “business” of the business.
