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April 16, 2006
The "F" Words to Managing a Construction Contracting Firm
Friendliness – Relationships and People grow in a friendly atmosphere. All people do seek friendly atmospheres and turn away from unfriendly ones. Let your place of business have the air of positiveness and not the tension of negativity.
Your managers and supervisors will certainly look forward to coming to work. They are half-way to wanting to do a good job for you. See the other four "F"'s below.
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Posted by Matt Stevens at April 16, 2006 01:35 PM