Listen, Plan, Build: A Blueprint for Smoothly Navigating Construction Disputes

Nov 12, 2024

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In today's fast-paced and frequently unpredictable workplace, effective leadership and teamwork necessitate a combination of adaptation, empathy, and collaboration. One of the most crucial lessons for leaders is to strike a balance between action and deliberate planning. This entails taking a step back, listening, gathering information before making a choice, and being willing to change course along the road. A commitment to working together, especially when frustrations are high, is crucial to successful problem-solving.

Doug Reitz brings over thirty years of experience in California’s construction industry, earning a respected reputation as both a seasoned builder and an influential thought leader. Beyond the billion-dollar projects his company has completed, Doug has made a lasting impact on the industry by sharing his expertise at events and workshops statewide. His focus on creating high-performing teams, cultivating resilient company cultures, and advancing industry best practices has inspired countless professionals.

We start the conversation with Doug explaining how to manage yourself in a business transition and the importance of having a support system, whether it's a close-knit team or a personal board of advisors. Doug then clarified the necessity of stepping back from controlling everything and adopting a more empowered leadership style that not only helps develop a more engaged and capable team but also enables leaders to focus on broader strategic goals rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day tasks. Further, he explains the value of the Listen, Plan, Build process as a tool for balanced decision-making and how this process encourages collaboration, bringing the team together and helping to align everyone’s efforts toward a common goal.

Further into the conversation, we discuss the following topics regarding successful problem-solving: the value of understanding the experiences of other people, taking slower and smaller steps, handling failures with an open mind, the power of consistency, the role of collaboration, emotional awareness, and sharing purpose in problem-solving.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[05.15] Managing yourself in a business transition.

[07.08] The need for adaptability and embracing unpredictability.

[11.55] Letting go of the urge to control every detail and allowing others to take ownership.

[16.39] Listen, plan, build tool.

[22.28] The importance of understanding other people’s experiences.

[23.55] The downside of modern technology.

[28.48] Taking small and slower steps in construction.

[31.14] The role failure plays in success.

[32.30] Coping with failure.

[35.00] The power of consistency and relationship-building.

[38.05] The importance of collaboration, emotional awareness, and shared purpose in problem-solving.

[42.00] Doug’s book: A Blueprint for Constructing Success in Leadership and Life

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Build a support system when facing challenges.
Adapt and embrace unpredictability as a leader.
Step back and empower your team as a leader.
Use the listen, plan, build approach.
Understand the power of collaboration and communication.
Develop empathy and curiosity as a leader.

RESOURCES

Connect with Doug

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/doug-reitz/

Website - dougreitz.blog/

Instagram - instagram.com/be_a_builder_/

BUILD: A Blueprint for Constructing Success in Leadership and Life Paperback

by Doug Reitz amazon.com/BUILD-Blueprint-Constructing-Success-Leadership/dp/B0DHHJJ5RD

When Work Works: Cutting-Edge Solutions for the Contemporary Workplace amazon.com/When-Work-Works-Cutting-Edge-Contemporary/dp/B0D7L356JC

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