Wired to Build

From Projects to People

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Summary

In this conversation, Nick and Avi interview Chelsea Cohen, a senior consultant at Avicado, about her journey from industry professional to tech innovator. The conversation follows Chelsea and her journey from Client to Consultant and how a passion for innovation took her from helping improve how projects are managed to enhancing how people manage projects.

Takeaways

  • How to move from "this is how it's always been done" to "this is the way we can do it"
  • How creating data culture in your organization can streamline administrative tasks and improve reporting.
  • How collaboration and communication are key to successfully implementing technology and ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders.
  • How administrators can build partnerships with consultants to deliver on special projects and create value in their organization.
    • How to convince others in your organization for the need to improve processes and adopt new technology.


      • Chapters

      00:00 - Introduction To The Episode

      04:00 - Welcoming Chelsea Cohen

      05:26 - Improving Your Business With Assessments

      07:16 - Convincing Project Managers To Adopt Technology

      11:38 - How Have We Changed How We Respond To Change

      15:36 - The Daunting-ness Of Data In Construction

      17:20 - Moving From Administration To Collaboration

      19:03 - The Shift To A Data Culture

      21:55 - Moving From Projects To People

      26:16 - The A-ha Moment For Project Managers

      29:16 - Working with Administrative Teams

      33:32 - From Administration To Team Support

      37:30 - How Do You Advocate For Improving Technology

      39:12 - What Helps You Stay Wired To Build?

      41:09 - Closing Remarks and What's Next?

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