Ep. 571 - Checking for Ticks!

Jason Schroeder makes a sharp point using two separate merit badges: one for being a great, caring employee, and one for actually getting the job done. He walks through real disasters like the BP oil spill to show how good people giving one hundred percent can still fail, and explains exactly what it actually takes to earn the second badge. The episode closes with a memorable, slightly ridiculous analogy about checking your project for ticks the way you would check a hiking partner after a walk in the woods. Additional Resources: =================== Playlist -    • The Shocking Truth About Sandbagging In Th...   Related Podcast - Ep. 129 - Productive Paranoia - Supers - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Ep. 181 - The Risk & Opportunity Register - Lean, IPD Series - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • 4 Ways To Double-Check Your Work As A Cons...   What to Watch Next -    • How To Document Project Risks   Jason's Book - Takt Steering & Control: Creating & Maintaining Flow in the Field with the Takt Production System® - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJD6Q3LN Suggested Book - How Big Things Get Done - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593239512 Miro Board - Integrated Production Control System - https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNfGZNj0=/ Template - Takt Steering and Control Boards Template - https://elevateconstructionist.com/ou... Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/ch... Key Moments in this Podcast: ========================== 00:40 - Update from Jacksonville and an endorsement of a client's project 03:02 - Update on Takt services and pricing 03:36 - Introducing today's analogy: two separate merit badges 04:18 - The good intentions merit badge versus the got it done merit badge 05:26 - Real examples: the BP oil spill, a plane crash, a landslide 08:00 - How you actually earn the "got it done" merit badge 09:34 - The full list: productive paranoia, double checks, fresh eyes meetings, roadblock removal 10:15 - Why great teams fall into the trap of skipping double checks 11:14 - The tick song analogy 12:45 - Checking your project completely for problem ticks 15:20 - The biggest fear: awesome teams who think they don't need to double check Ask yourself honestly whether you've actually checked your project for every hidden problem, or just assumed things are fine because your team is great. Those are two very different things. Resources ========== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://elevateconstructionist.com/po... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://elevateconstructionist.com/tr... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level. ======================== Email: jasons@elevateconstructionist.com Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement #Leadership