Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Having “the knack” is to be proficient in your industry’s ever-changing realities. Moderated by our hosts Jerry, Bill, Kevin, and Sue, Get the kNACk shares the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of NAC members to give you the skills and expertise to master your career.
The Get the kNACk podcast is published by the National Academy of Construction. NAC honors outstanding construction industry leaders and shares their collective experiences and expertise to help the Nation by improving their industry.
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Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Technology is important and so are people… with Edd Gibson
Culture is at the core of project success, as Host Jerry Eyink and NAC CEO and President Edd Gibson discuss in their exploration of the critical intersection between technology and people in the construction industry. They share their evolving understanding of balancing technical expertise with the human element and how this balance enhances project outcomes. Edd shares the importance of front-end planning and the development of the Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) to integrate technical and people-oriented aspects of project management. He also gives insight into a recent effort to build an integrated project/program management (IP2M) tool at the Department of Energy, which empirically proved the socio-technical interaction. In effect, maturity of business systems or technology usage is a function of the environment within the project team interacts. The discussion highlights the importance of organizational culture, alignment, and a socio-technical systems approach. Additionally, Edd shares the characteristics of mature organizations that allow them to be successful. Ultimately concluding that while technology is important and should be embraced, people are the most important part of a project.