📱 Social media and construction professionals - a unique intersection, isn't it? Cory Fisk observes a curious trend: while many in the construction industry consume content, few are creators. 🏗️🤔 But here's the catch - you don’t always have to create to contribute. A simple like, share, or comment can…
🔐 Ever noticed how some industry professionals guard their knowledge like it's a treasure chest, fearing it might cost them their job if shared? Cory Fisk sheds light on this age-old practice in the construction industry. 🏗️ But here's the twist: keeping knowledge locked up doesn't just hurt growth; it…
🧭 "Always have a master plan with the end in mind." Words of wisdom from Cory Fisk! 🌟 Every step, every decision, and every move should be intentional, building towards a grand vision. 🛠️ Investing in education 🎓 and personal growth 🌱 isn't just for your career - it's a…
🔍 Ever been thrilled about a project, only to realize it might not be the best fit? Cory Fisk shares a moment where she took a hard look at a project's feasibility and made the bold move to step away. 🚫 Why? She saw others charging full fees for designs…
🔨 Ever met that grumpy guy on site with a hammer saying, "Just watch what I'm doing"? Mentorship in construction goes beyond just showing. 🚫 Cory Fisk emphasizes the lost art of generational storytelling. 📜 Back in the day, mentors would share tales of their feats, like walking rafters at…
🚩Ever had that gut feeling when something just doesn't sit right? Cory Fisk dives deep into the importance of setting clear boundaries in the workplace. 🚧 She shares a moment when the warning bells 🔔 rang loud and clear, reminding us to stay true to our roles and not just…
Cory Fisk, a passionate educator and construction industry expert, began her career in rodeo and horses, eventually finding her love for construction. She's dedicated to helping students realize their potential in construction management. Dig deeper into what it takes for modern Construction Management and Leadership. Cory is a seasoned professional…
Mural is an online collaboration tool I've been using since 2021. Even now, I use it for a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid meetings. I discovered this digital-first visual collaboration tool and you will see that it is more than an online whiteboard. When you give others the opportunity…
Discover the groundbreaking leadership transformation at Ford that revolutionized collaboration – essential insights for the construction industry! 🔧🏗️ #ConstructionLeadership #SuccessSecrets #Innovation
Construction leaders, ever wondered how to make your projects run smoother and finish on time? In this video, I'll introduce you to Takt and Scrum—two powerful methods that can help you do just that. Whether you're new to these concepts or looking for a refresher, this video is for you.…
Unlock the secrets to Lean Construction and organizational transformation with Victor Ortiz, a seasoned consultant with a proven track record in Lean Construction Organization Development.
🔥 Prepare to be moved! 🌟 This The EBFC Show Podcast Clip starts with a jaw-dropping confession that'll have you on the edge of your seat. 😲 Watch as we dig into a personal journey of transformation and growth that's nothing short of inspiring. 💪 Join us on this path…
Productivity has not gone up in the construction industry. There's a lot of frustration and more than 80% of our projects end up being over budget or off schedule or both. We wish that we could do better despite the fact that we build a lot of great things. The…
Unlock the secrets to Lean Construction and organizational transformation with Victor Ortiz, a seasoned consultant with a proven track record in Lean Construction Organization Development. Victor Ortiz's years of experience offer a unique blend of actionable insights specifically tailored for construction professionals interested in Lean Construction and making their jobs…
Collaboration in meetings doesn't always need EVERYONE's input at first. It doesn't have to be all 14 people in the meeting because some people may not have the expertise. It could be seven people in that meeting. Virtual meetings give us the bonus of chat to allow communications we could…
Most people are never trained on how to run high-stakes collaborative meetings. Everyone is trained on how we do presentations. That is one failure of the dominant training starting with school and continuing into professional design and construction work. The fundamentals of complex collaborative facilitation don't include presentations. I can't…
I'm speaking at CLIC 2023. This year it is being hosted in León is one of the cities in the state of Guanajuato, known worldwide as the footwear capital for its enormous production of footwear and leather products. There has also been much construction in recent years, and more ongoing…
The reality is you have to decide how to decide before you get to the meeting. Otherwise, the meeting becomes around how we want to decide. So all the work in a high-stakes meeting as you know is what happens before the meeting. I like to use topics or techniques…
We think good leadership is essential, more than many may realize for projects to run easier, better, and faster. Good leadership is amazing, and those types of leaders, great leaders, don't speak too much. They know how to guide a process towards an objective. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu…
And from a continuous improvement standpoint, every meeting is an opportunity to get better. But the great thing about working virtually, unless it's highly confidential, you can videotape yourself in every meeting. Go back and watch and always ask the group for feedback. So when you do that Plus Delta,…
If you're facilitating a meeting, you're responsible for pulling forward the ideas from the other people first. As a facilitator, if you go first and share your thinking first. You anchor everybody else we call it sometimes poisoning the well so that nobody else, no other idea can survive and…
That's why it's so important to decide how to decide. What do you want to do? You're the expert. How we're going to decide both at the full meeting level than a workshop meeting like the one you described with 50 people or a status update meeting at the agenda…
Even Registered Scrum Masters have Sprint Review Meetings. The Sprint Review is designed to allow teams "to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations," according to the current Scrum Guide. We AEP (Agile Education Trainers) get together monthly to check in with our goals and review what…
Brian Melcher, Principal at Field Verified, brought me to the 6th annual Advancing Construction Quality conference in Austin Texas last month. It is the premier event for uncovering the latest trends, innovations, and best practices to optimize construction Quality programs and their associated QA/QC processes. I took my camera and…