EPISODE 401: Do all decisions in your construction business fall on your shoulders?
If you’re a construction CEO, that’s often just the reality—every choice runs through you, and the questions keep coming, even long after the workday ends. But it doesn’t have to be.
In this episode, we’ll dive into the underestimated problem plaguing construction businesses—decision bottlenecks.
Together we’ll unpack…
The serious consequences of slow, scattered, or centralized decision-making
How to know if you have a decision-making problem
The common myths and misconceptions about decision-making
5 CEO-level strategies that will help you lead without doing everything yourself
…and so much more!
If you feel—or know someone who feels—bogged down by decision overload, this episode is truly a must-listen.
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Signs you have a decision-making problem (01:06)
Debunking common misconceptions on decision-making (04:23)
Successful CEOs should make as few decisions as possible (12:33)
Why you should document your processes (18:45)
What does manufacturing urgency mean (22:24)
Make decisions in parallel instead of in series (30:36)
Separate the decision from implementation (33:42)
Episode wrap-up (42:47)
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