James Gable, General Superintendent at Adolfson and Peterson Construction and host of The Uncommon Communicator Podcast, highlights construction superintendents’ challenges and shares valuable tips and tools for improving communication and leadership skills, including the art of effective communication using project management methodologies such as the Last Planner System and Scrum. James is passionate about effective communication, especially in construction, where communication has to be tailored individually for people. He believes poor communication is the root cause, “say 99% of all of our problems on our construction sites…it's always communication."
James shares his insights on the importance of effective communication in construction and how it can be the key to success in any industry. He also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and empathy when communicating with team members, insights he's gained through his decades of experience in the construction industry. Through this enlightening conversation with James Gable on The EBFC Show, you'll gain valuable insights into the role of communication in construction and learn how to improve your communication skills for success. James' valuable tips and tools will make construction easier, better, and faster and help you lead with better communication skills. Don't miss out on this episode!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro - James Gable - experience in construction
02:56 Patterns and biases for communication
07:37 Tailoring communication to individuals
09:27 Communication Fails - low empathy and self-awareness
12:24 Communication keys to leading people
14:07 Construction Communication Protocols
18:16 Communication Styles and Effectiveness
24:58 Communication confidence
32:38 Construction Scrum Stories
36:23 Last Planner System tips and strategies
48:10 Variation and Scrum Improving time efficiency for crews
54:52 Uncommon Communication Moment, UC Moment
Show Links:
Felipe on The Uncommon Communicator Podcast: Order 66 - Communication and Scrum with Felipe
https://theuncommoncommunicator.buzzsprout.com/1872579/12422840
Connect with James via
The Uncommon Communicator Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncommon-communicator/id1596646731
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cXIeyY3B9Uux4OPmPc9r5?si=7a5ea41704134859
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gable-a972a9b0/
Connect with Felipe via
Construction Scrum (book & audiobook) via https://constructionscrum.com/
Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link
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