by Kyle Nitchen
Kyle is a Senior Project Manager having built $450M+ in state-of-the-art projects. In each episode, Kyle teaches the most effective leadership strategies, mental frameworks, and productivity hacks to take your projects to the next level. <br/><br/><a href="https://kylenitchen.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">kylenitchen.substack.com</a>
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April 3, 2025
Dan Fauchier of Construction Accelerator discusses the Three Levels of Thinking with Kyle Nitchen to explain how to align teams and create effective Project First cultures in an interview
May 9, 2024
<p>I recently had the opportunity to join the <strong>Beyond Deadlines Podcast</strong> with Micah Piippo to talk about leadership, culture, strategy, and more. Check it out to hear our conversation:</p><p><strong>Challenge</strong></p><p>Addressing cultural issues and improving project delivery within a large construction contractor presents a significant leadership challenge. On this week's episode we're joined by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylenitchen/">Kyle Nitchen</a> Senior Project Manager and author of <a target="_blank" href="https://kylenitchen.substack.com/">The Influential Project Manager</a>. A must follow newsletter that provides weekly essays filled with strategic ideas, frameworks, and tools that will empower you to lead successful projects with confidence.</p><p>Kyle's been hired as the VP of construction at a large general contractor. The contractor has said their main issues are delivering projects on time and feel it's rooted in a cultural issue. How do go about fixing it?</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p><strong>Crystal-clear Mission</strong>: Establishing a precise mission statement is critical for guiding the team towards common goals. Ambiguity can lead to misalignment and hinder progress. Leaders must ensure everyone understands the mission's purpose and relevance.</p><p><strong>Adaptive Leadership</strong>: Leadership isn't about authority but influence. Leading by example, embodying desired behaviors, and effectively communicating the mission's why are foundational to inspiring and guiding team members.</p><p><strong>Strategic Planning and Flexibility</strong>: Developing strategic plans with clear KPIs and timelines is vital. However, it's equally crucial to remain flexible and agile in response to unforeseen challenges. Shortening planning cycles and embracing change management strategies are key.</p><p><strong>Cultivating High-Performance Culture</strong>: Creating a culture of ownership and continuous improvement fosters innovation and drives results. Tactics such as setting up book clubs, organizing internal training sessions, and establishing friendly competitions can enhance team engagement and motivation.</p><p>Tactical Takeaway</p><p>Establish a monthly internal training session where team members take turns presenting on topics of interest or expertise. This fosters knowledge sharing, skill development, and a sense of ownership among team members, ultimately contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondDeadlines?sub_confirmation=1">Subscribe to the Youtube Channel</a></p><p><strong>Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify</strong> and <strong>Apple Podcasts.</strong></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Influential Project Manager at <a href="https://kylenitchen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">kylenitchen.substack.com/subscribe</a>
April 11, 2024
<p><em>👋 Hey, Kyle here! Welcome to The Influential Project Manager, a weekly newsletter covering the essentials of successful project leadership.</em></p><p><em>I'm recently had the opportunity to join the Contractor Evolution podcast with Benji Carlson to talk about project management. Check it out to hear our conversation.</em></p><p>7 Archetypes Of Effective Project Managers</p><p>My guest on the show today is Kyle Nitchen. I found Kyle through his substack and newsletter called “The Influential Project Manager”.</p><p>As a Senior Project Manager for Layton Construction, Kyle has built over <a target="_blank" href="https://kylenitchen.com/projects">350 million dollars worth of projects</a> all over the United States. We dove into:</p><p>* Perspectives from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/howbigthingsgetdone/">How Big Things Get Done</a> on why projects commonly fail.</p><p>* The shortcomings of current tools and methods in today's construction environment.</p><p>* Keys to being a successful Project Manager.</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><em>Shout out to the Breakthrough Academy for bringing me on, it was great sitting down with you guys and sharing what’s possible for contractors and project leaders today.</em></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Influential Project Manager at <a href="https://kylenitchen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">kylenitchen.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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