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To Improve Internal Communication in AEC, Start Here

 

Busy digging into new tech to reduce misunderstandings and unorganized data?

Slow down, Skippy.

Improving internal team communication is not the first step to managing projects efficiently.

๐Ÿ‘‰This is where your firm must begin.

In this 2-minute video, I share the breakthrough communication strategy that successful AEC clients use.

It's internal, but not what you think it is!ย 

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Sales Presentations Don't Require Bragging

Sales presentations mean we have to talk about ourselves.

Most Doers inย architecture,ย engineering, and construction aren't comfortable bragging about themselves.

Here's the deal. It's not about being egotistical.

๐ŸŽ†It's about being relevant.๐ŸŽ†

If you feel like you're boasting, you've got it all wrong.๐Ÿ˜

Project managers, estimators, schedulers, commissioners, and program managers have toย feel confident.ย ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

And speak with humility.

Your job title or industry doesn't matter.

๐Ÿ“ˆA/E/C folks in business development meetings must self-promote toย win construction bids.ย ๐Ÿ“ˆ

To be effective, show prospectsย whyย your accomplishments are relevantย to them.

That's not bragging.

That's understanding business marketing and branding.๐Ÿ’ก

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The Secret to Breaking Down Silos in A/E/C

Communicating in a silo is like being trapped inside a bank vault.

There are thick walls, and even when you scream your loudest, no one hears you.ย ย 

Architects, engineers, and construction leaders know plenty about building design and (thick) walls on job sites.ย 

With communication, let's demolish the invisible walls in AEC firms.

These silos and the "stay in your lane" mentality derailย business development and collaboration.

Project managers, commissioning engineers, schedulers, and estimators innovate on job sites.ย 

Teams can โ€” and must โ€” understand howย theirย creativity and confidence apply in shortlisted meetings.

Silos stifle creativity, communication, and profitability.ย ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

"You can give people tools and resources, but the most important thing you must do is change their mindset," says Claus Jensen. He's the chief innovation officer at Teladoc Health.

Yep, it's the virtual telehealth company.ย 

Many leaders in A/E/C are beginning to innovate by breaking down the walls betwe...

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