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- Navigating Labor and Supply Chain Issues in Home Building
The home building industry is facing some rough seas. Labor shortages and supply chain disruptions are rocking the boat, messing with project timelines and profits. The industry lost a ton of construction jobs during the pandemic – over a million, in fact. Things have picked up, but the homebuilding industry… Read more: Navigating Labor and Supply Chain Issues in Home Building - Managing Effectively with OKRsAfter going through the process of creating OKRs, it’s essential not to fall into the trap of “setting and forgetting.” Creating OKRs without regularly sharing and reviewing results is like hoping to win the lottery without buying a ticket. The modern business environment offers countless distractions, each vying for your… Read more: Managing Effectively with OKRs
- Driving OKR Alignment to Create Employee EngagementNow that we’ve crafted our OKRs, it’s time to focus on how teams within your company can work together to accomplish these goals. While OKRs empower teams with a significant amount of autonomy, the key to overall corporate success lies in connection and alignment. As you communicate your corporate OKRs,… Read more: Driving OKR Alignment to Create Employee Engagement
- Multigenerational Living: A New Era in Home DesignThe landscape of American households is undergoing a significant transformation, with multigenerational living on the rise. This trend, highlighted by industry voices like Sara Gutterman of Green Builder Media, has sparked a demand for innovative housing solutions that cater to the needs of families across different generations. Lennar Homes, a… Read more: Multigenerational Living: A New Era in Home Design
- Crafting Great OKRs Part TwoIn our previous post, we discussed the characteristics and tips for creating effective OKRs. Now, it’s time to dive into the actual process of crafting OKRs that can drive your business forward. This post will guide you through each step, from creating and refining OKRs to aligning them across your… Read more: Crafting Great OKRs Part Two
- Let’s Get Moving! Election Results, the Dow is up, and What’s Next for Production Homebuilding?
Introduction Hello! I’m Bill Gelbaugh, one of the Partners here at Outhouse, LLC. This morning, as I wrapped up our Sales and Finance meetings, one message came through loud and clear: It’s time to move forward! The election is behind us, the Dow is up, and there’s a sense of… Read more: Let’s Get Moving! Election Results, the Dow is up, and What’s Next for Production Homebuilding?