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The Three Biggest Problems that Everyone Has with Project Collaboration Platforms and How to Solve Them

Hint: It’s not about the technology!

+Mistake #1

It’s all about process.

+Clap Pass

+Mistake #2

There’s not enough time spent up front.

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+Stanford D School

Empathize

Clearly Define the Problem (and the value) Space Pen

Ideate

Prototype

Test

+Mistake #3

There is not enough focus on the people.

+EI Profile of over

500 Construction Managers

+Relationships

Emotional Intelligence

Trust

CII Study: "Working relationships and team dynamics have emerged as the leading variables affecting the cost and schedule . . . ”

Penn State studies

+Conclusion

Technology can’t fix relationships.

Spend the time up front to cultivate relationships, develop trust, and clearly define the project.

Focus on the relationships throughout the project. (ways to reinforce that)

+Resources

Check out my website: www.brentdarnell.com

Books: (on Amazon and for sale here)

The People Profit Connection: How Emotional Intelligence Can Maximize People Skills and Maximize Your Profits

The Tough Guy Survival Kit

The Tao of Emotional Intelligence (book and app)

Paramount Partnering (email me for a copy)

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