Chat with the Chair Episode 53: Nathan Wood & Charlie Dunn

In this episode, host Caryl Coronis sits down with Nathan Wood (Construction Progress Coalition) and Charlie Dunn (Mortenson) to explore how construction professionals can challenge outdated systems and spark meaningful change. From the idea of “anti-conferences” to creating a FICO score for construction projects, the conversation covers: ★ Lean thinking, flow planning, and offsite innovation ★ Using storytelling and data to drive financial clarity ★ Reframing urgency and improving mental health on jobsites ★ Building psychologically safe, collaborative teams Whether you're focused on financial strategy, project performance, or people-first leadership, this episode will inspire you to ask, what if we did things differently? 🔗 Links to Check Out 🎯 Referenced Concepts & Tools The Hero’s Journey (Joseph Campbell):   / the-heros-journey-understanding-and-applyi...   Design Thinking (IDEO): https://designthinking.ideo.com/ Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt – The Goal (Theory of Constraints): https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Process-O... AEC Integration Summit (Construction Progress Coalition): https://www.constructionprogress.org/... 👤 Guest Contact & Organizations Nathan Wood LinkedIn:   / nathanaec   Construction Progress Coalition: https://www.constructionprogress.org Email (CPC): Nathan.Wood@constructionprogress.org Email (Innovation Strategy): Nathan@spectrumAEC.com Charlie Dunn LinkedIn:   / projectstory   Construction Conversations: Charlie.Dunn@mortenson.com Events & Speaking: Charlie@flowstatex.com TED Talk: How to Keep the Twinkle in Her Eye 🌟 Referenced Thought Leaders Duncan Wardle (Former Head of Innovation, Disney) Website: https://duncanwardle.com/ LinkedIn:   / duncanwardle   Book – Imagination Emporium: https://www.amazon.com/Imagination-Em... YouTube Talk – Creative Thinking:    • Duncan Wardle - Embedding a Culture of Inn...   Dan Manning (Build the Story / Storytelling in Business) Website: https://buildthestory.com/ LinkedIn:   / daniel-manning2