Listen "Ep 105 Productivity Part 1 - Training & Expectations"
Episode Synopsis
Productivity leads to profitability. Our guest Geoff Lawson (Auburn, WA) shares his experiences with hiring, training, and developing skilled trades teams. In part one of this discussion on productivity we will dive into elements such as:
Training team members to excel
Reducing friction through clear expectations
Increasing profitability by understanding time as a metric
Personal leadership examples
The DYOJO Podcast Episode 105 Productivity Part 1 - Training and ExpectationsIN THIS EPISODE:0:00 Productivity Part 1 with Geoff Lawson2:07 Restoration History with Michelle Blevins and Pete Consigli* WATCH the full episode "The History of Restoration" on Restoration Today from C&R Magazine 7:46 Using time as a productivity metric16:32 Reducing friction with management expectations21:04 Understanding production rates in estimating27:29 Clarity, consistency, and accountability30:31 Unleash the power of relational leadershipAppearances and shoutouts in this episode include:
Michelle Blevins
Pete Consigli
John Pletcher
Cliff Zlotnik
Jeff Cross
Tom McGuire
Ben Justesen
Brendon Rumsey
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