Whether you are a construction-related professional or a property owner, are issues of trust and communication frustrating you?
Do you feel like you have to be on guard with the "other side"? Are you wary that you may be misunderstood? Do you think that you must protect yourself or the other parties will jump at any chance to take advantage of you? Are you afraid to be yourself?
This is a horrible atmosphere in which to conduct business, isn’t it?
Mistrust, miscommunication and incomplete listening and clarity not only complicate and delay projects, they can also cost a lot of money for all involved. Delays and errors cost money, poor morale costs money on different levels, and oft-dreaded legal action costs money.
Planning and carrying out construction projects can be a daunting experience, there is no question. There are typically so many details involved. There are unforeseen delays and complications that are no-one’s fault. Even the best-intentioned projects with quality relationships can be strained by unexpected occurrences.
Whichever side of the construction experience you are on, you want to feel safe and valued. You want to feel understood and heard.
If you want to find out about a better way, read on. There is a breath of fresh air possible for all involved.
As a property owner, either through your own experience or through horror stories you have heard, do you believe it is extremely rare or impossible to have a positive experience with a construction project? Do you believe you have to hawkishly watch every move of the contractor? That most of the time their lips are moving it is probably to say things that are not true? Do you believe that they will try to find ways to take your money unless you are completely on your toes?
Or perhaps you have better experience or warmer beliefs than what I just laid out, but you are simply overwhelmed with the prospect of designing and doing a project and hiring good people. And, perhaps you are in the midst of a project where there has been some breakdown in communication and trust.
Do you think it is possible to improve communication, trust and job flow in almost any situation? Well, it is.
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Stuart's natural ability to create a sense of safety and dialogue would be a treasure for those who find themselves caught in difficult disputes. If you are in that situation, you would find yourself well-served to draw on his talents and depth of understanding to find solutions that are fair and sensitive to all. -Daniel Stone, Whole System Consulting