Every successful and astute business owner knows that success requires more than merely showing a profit at the end of each year. It comes, in part, as a result of asking the questions that need to be asked, including the ones that no one wants to answer. What’s working? What’s not? What could be improved? Which past changes were good? Which changes were not?
In this month’s project controls column, Larry True provides a list of those questions that every effective manager should ask. However, he is quick to point out that the tough questions should come from an outside analyst, not internal employees that may understandably lack absolute and impartial objectivity.
Another key to business success is the need for constant and reliable communication. As WiFi options gain popularity and the technology improves, field personnel can expect greater communication access with home offices. John Jurewicz looks at up-and-coming technologies that are causing construction industry professionals to take notice.
Finally, a business that can mesh its current operations with technological improvements will stand much to gain—improved processes, faster communication and ultimately, higher profits. Gordon Aronson makes the case for switching to Primavera to help accomplish those goals.
That rounds out this issue. We leave you with one final question: What have you recently done to improve your business?
