Productivity - Training & Expectations

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 Expectations
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IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Productivity Part 1 with Geoff Lawson
2:07 Restoration History with Michelle Blevins and Pete Consigli
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7:46 Using time as a productivity metric
16:32 Reducing friction with management expectations
21:04 Understanding production rates in estimating
27:29 Clarity, consistency, and accountability
30:31 Unleash the power of relational leadership

Appearances 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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