In this blog today, I’m going to talk about the concept of professional babies. I think you’re going to like it.
I want you to know that I really appreciate the wonderful things you send my way and the fact that we’re together in this blog. It’s an honor.
We’ve had some great feedback from people using our diagrams, books, and videos to improve their projects. I’m also excited about the upcoming Super PM Bootcamp and would love your help filling it up. It’s one of my favorite events of all time.
On the publishing side, the First Planner System book is back on track, the updated Elevating Construction Superintendents textbook is nearly finished, and Spanish versions of our core books are coming soon. By the end of this year, you’ll be able to pick up all the main books and implement the integrated production control system completely.
Now, let’s dive into today’s message: professional babies.
Too often in construction, people act like toddlers. They demand what they want without considering what’s possible, they use tools like CPM schedules to blame others, and they throw fits when things don’t go their way. This behavior adds no value, creates toxicity, and disconnects teams from reality.
Here’s the truth: CPM scheduling is broken. These massive schedules are unreadable, riddled with mistakes, and the people who pay for those mistakes are always the ones in the field. Superintendents and project managers should build their own production plans, simple, visible, and collaborative. That’s how you get ownership and accountability.
Professionalism means moving beyond toddler behavior. Owners, reps, contractors, and leaders must communicate their needs responsibly, accept what is possible, and build plans that are realistic and clear. If we want to elevate construction, we need to retire CPM scheduling and the professional baby mindset once and for all.
Key Takeaway
I’ve learned that acting like a professional baby is far too common in construction, with people demanding without considering what’s possible and blaming others when things go wrong. The solution is to move away from useless CPM schedules and empower leaders to create visible, practical production plans.
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Meet Jason Schroeder, the driving force behind Elevate Construction IST. As the company’s owner and principal consultant, he’s dedicated to taking construction to new heights. With a wealth of industry experience, he’s crafted the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp – intensive training programs engineered to cultivate top-tier leaders capable of steering their teams towards success. Jason’s vision? To expand his training initiatives across the nation, empowering construction firms to soar to unprecedented levels of excellence.
On we go
