Can You Afford to Ignore Six Sigma?
Interview with Bill Stieber, Ph.D.      Host: Ted Garrison

Most people have heard the term Six Sigma, but what is it and why should contractors consider it a valuable tool in their arsenal of weapons to bring projects in on time and budget? Listen to Bill Stieber, Ph.D., President of Orchestrated Dynamics explain why Six Sigma is a tool that every contractor should be using to improve its performance, but more importantly how to get started using this valuable tool.

Hint: Leadership is the Answer
Interview with Kenn T. Sullivan, Ph. D.      Host: Ted Garrison

As the challenges within the industry are starting to compound it’s become clear that greater leadership is the solution. Listen to Kenneth T. Sullivan, Ph.D., MBA, who is the Deputy Director of the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) and Director of the Facilities Management Research Group (FMRI) explains how to turn leadership into a competitive advantage in your organization. This is a must program for any forward thinking company.

Developing Best Value Employees
Interview with Thom TisthammerHost: Ted Garrison

Once senior management understands the concepts of best value, it immediately becomes clear that the best value process starts with the workers, because the best place to add value is at the source of the work. Further, this is the type of environment that generation Y not only desires but thrives in. Listen to Thom Tisthammer, founder of Wattle and Daub Contractors, explain how he maximizes his worker’s productivity by getting them to incorporate the best value concepts into their daily work habits.

Growing Through Mergers & Acquisitions
Interview with Aldonna AmblerHost: Ted Garrison

Many contractors wonder if they should expand through mergers or simply expand their own operation. Listen to Aldonna Ambler, the Growth Strategist (www.thegrowthstrategist.com) , explain the reasons why you might want to consider expanding your business through acquisitions.