Time Management
In this episode, Hoots and Key review one of the many principles in Jason Schroeder’s book Elevating Construction Superintendents. This principle is on personal organization and time management. Time management is an oxymoron. You cannot manage time; you can only manage yourself within the time that has been allotted. Time will go on with or without you!
You have to plan your week in order to maximize production! You cannot come into the office on Monday morning and start reading through email first thing! In addition, you must have a good note taking process! There are too many commitments made in meetings for one to remember.
Keyan references a book called ‘Eat That Frog!” This comes from the Mark Twain saying that says ‘If you eat a frog first thing every morning, that is likely the worst thing that’ll happen to you all day!
Are your people aware of what is urgent and important or are they prioritizing their tasks based on the seniority of the person giving them the task? Have you started time blocking and/or time boxing?! If not, you must read Jason’s book on how to make sure you’re blocking out the right things and then timing yourself as you’re completing these tasks.
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The Lean Builder’s absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who “get it”: the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.
RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
- elevateconstructionist.com | Elevating Construction website
- https://www.amazon.com/Elevating-Construction-Superintendents-Principle-Leadership/dp/B08VJJZN8B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27FXKMVZIR5N9&keywords=elevating+construction+superintendents&qid=1658850123&sprefix=elevating+construction%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 | Elevating Construction Superintendents Book
- https://youtu.be/SqGRnlXplx0 | Fill the Jar YouTube video
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonschroederelevatingconstruction/ | Jason Schroeder LinkedIn
- https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Important-Things/dp/1444765426/ref=asc_df_1444765426/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343221129243&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9392580069778750366&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010653&hvtargid=pla-524984779320&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=67797265863&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343221129243&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9392580069778750366&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010653&hvtargid=pla-524984779320 | Eat That Frog!
GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
- Keyan Zandy | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyanzandy/
Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions
Adam began his career in the construction industry as a plumber's helper and then as a red-line architect’s helper while attending the University of South Florida. Over the past 20 years, he has steadily advanced his career and has held a variety of roles within the industry. Adam has successfully completed more than $1.5 billion in pre-construction and construction services for a diverse group of industries, including: healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, retail, and hospitality. Most projects (~$1B) were in life sciences and high-tech laboratory construction for clients. A highly technical builder, Adam excels in efficiency, action, visual communication, and continuous improvement using Lean principles. He serves on several community boards, including Skilled Trades Alliance (www.skilledtradesalliance.net), kidSney (www.kidSney.org), National Kidney Foundation (www.nkf.org), RECAB (Regional Education Center for Advisory Board - Greenville, SC) and SC Career Kids (www.sccareerkids.com). Adam is proud to continue his service to the construction industry through his coaching business Construction ACHE Solutions.
