Why Great Ideas Fail in Construction – And How to Fix It

The best ideas won’t work unless your team fully adopts them. Former Home Depot CEO Frank Blake’s Q×A formula—Quality (Q) × Acceptance (A)—proves that success isn’t just about having great ideas, but about ensuring they are embraced by the whole organization. Construction leaders who master this balance build stronger, more efficient companies. In this video, we’ll break down practical steps to improve buy-in, from workflow mapping to strategic communication. Whether you’re a contractor, CEO, or project leader, this insight will help you optimize team execution and business growth. Access additional resources (tools, books, training, and articles) to help your business grow here https://dbmteam.com/insights/005-prio...

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00:00:00 – Introduction: Frank Blake & leadership balance
00:00:22 – Q×A Formula: Quality × Acceptance
00:00:44 – Leadership Trap: Over-focusing on ideas
00:01:27 – Execution Over Perfection: Adoption matters more
00:02:08 – Winning Hearts & Minds: Leadership challenge
00:03:00 – Balancing Strategy & Execution: Finding the right mix
00:04:09 – Perfect First Day: Award-to-start workflow
00:05:01 – Silent Workflow Mapping: Team communication exercise
00:06:34 – Workflow Mapping in Action: Lessons learned
00:09:23 – Looking Beyond Operations: Market positioning
00:12:06 – $900M Growth Story: Raymond Braswell’s strategy
00:14:44 – Financing as a Competitive Advantage
00:17:45 – Market Strategy: What owners really value
00:21:27 – Final Takeaway: Scaling your business effectively

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