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International Construction Products to offer U.S. contractors comfort zone when buying deep-discount Chinese machines
The Chinese machines are here; why aren’t U.S. contractors buying more of them? The up to 40 percent price differential between these machines and established brands would turn most buyer’s heads, especially since quality issues seem to be diminishing. The answer lies in continuing, if not universal, aftersales uncertainties; it’s all fine to get a […]
March 5, 2014
Business
Don’t get locked in your office: Why staying in front of your team’s challenges is key to being a good leader
There’s a story behind this heading that contains a powerful message about leadership. Although it happened several years ago, the lesson learned from this experience is still relevant for today’s business world. It was the mid-1980’s and I had just accepted a new position as managing director of Dresser Industries, Europe, Africa and Middle East […]
September 17, 2013
Business
Timely feedback: Building success in the construction industry with 6 management actions (PART 4)
In my last post, I wrote about my industrial minerals company learning experience and the importance of asking for input. I’ve got another example from that experience I’d like to share. Action No. 5: Provide information and feedback in a timely manner Asking for input before making the decision to undertake the Total Quality Management […]
August 2, 2013
Business
Ask for Input: Building success in the construction industry with 6 management actions (PART 3)
In my second post on this subject, I mentioned a circumstance that made me realize I needed to ask for input from my team prior to making decisions. Here’s another example of how getting input before decision making helped to set the company on the right course. Action No. 4: Ask for input prior to […]
July 26, 2013
Business
Listening and respect: Building success in the construction industry with 6 management actions (PART 2)
In my first post in this series, I talked about the importance of providing positive reinforcement. Following are the next two management actions to take if you want to build success in the construction industry. Action No. 2: Ask what questions, problems and concerns people have and ask how you can help I believe this is […]
July 19, 2013
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