Doug Howard
Senior Business Consultant
Doug is an entertaining and dynamic speaker with years of experience speaking at business everts, education programs and remodeling industry events.
He combines extensive business knowledge and experience as a successful business coach with a high level of energy and compelling, memorable stories to teach business concepts.
Feedback from attendees consistently highlights high ratings and genuine enthusiasm, a testament to why he’s a repeat presence at key events like the International Builder Show. Doug himself says, “I believe people learn best when they are entertained, engaged, and excited about putting lessons learned to work immediately. This is the standard I set for every presentation.”
Speaking Topics
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Lean Process Improvement
- Management & Decision Making
- Succession Planning
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT
This workshop addresses concerns about leading an organization in challenging or uncertain times. Using a flight metaphor (flying through turbulence) it discusses the role of the leader, the importance of good data/information and the right approach to adjusting for conditions, but not being overwhelmed by them. It then offers 8 specific and implementable strategies for leading a company through challenging times.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the challenges of leading in uncertain times
- Understand the importance of key indicators, how to select and use them
- Learn 8 specific strategies for leading the company.
- Discuss how to communicate these concepts to the entire team.
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, Operations Managers/GMs, Production Managers
Technical Details:
- Length(s):
- 60-minute presentation
- 30-45 minute “education event” version
- 3-Hour onsite workshop version
- In Person or Zoom
- A/V Needs:
- Projector/Screen or Monitor for PowerPoint Presentation
- Microphone/Audio System depends on room size.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
This workshop addresses concerns about team productivity and accountability. It focuses on the importance of good execution and effective teamwork.
There are practical examples and strategies for remodeling companies regarding setting expectations, effective communication, key performance indicators, incentive plans and measuring performance. An attendee should leave this program with specific ideas and tools that can be implemented to assist in creating a culture of accountability.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand different approaches to management
- Learn to translate company objectives into clear expectations for the team
- Create clear measures and dashboards for team members to follow
- Communication and coaching to address performance issues.
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, Operations Managers/GMs, Production Managers, Project Managers
Technical Details:
- Length(s):
- 60-minute presentation
- 30-45 minute “education event” version
- 3-Hour onsite workshop version
- In Person or Zoom
- A/V Needs:
- Projector/Screen or Monitor for PowerPoint Presentation
Microphone/Audio System depends on room size.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Throughput is a critical factor in the management and profitability of a remodeling company. It is important in sale, in production and in pre-production which is becoming the most challenging area to maintain flow.
Better throughput can lead to closing more sales, an improved customer experience, fewer errors and costs, and ultimately more work getting done, thus more profitability. This program uses the concepts of LEAN but in the specific context of remodeling processes. Attendees should leave this program with techniques and tools to analyze their process, start training their team and to begin eliminating waste – creating greater throughput.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the power of going “upstream”
- Learn the fundamental principles of LEAN and how they relate to remodeling
- Capture best practices for streamlining the design and selection process
- Learn how to prioritize pre-construction process around construction launch dates.
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, Production Managers, Project Managers, Pre-Con Managers, Designers
Technical Details:
- Length(s):
- 60-minute presentation
- 30-45 minute “education event” version
- 3-Hour onsite workshop version
- In Person or Zoom
- A/V Needs:
- Projector/Screen or Monitor for PowerPoint Presentation
- Microphone/Audio System depends on room size.
Succession planning is something that most companies do too late or not at all. This program utilizes the concepts and programs of Value Builder (of which I am certified) to help business owners assess their company and determine what needs to improve to create a more valuable and more sellable company. Even for business owners that don’t plan to sell anytime soon or that have a successor already, this program can help drive company profitability and make a company easier to manage.
For those that might want to sell, or know they want to sell at some point, it is an excellent way to start preparing for succession while they can still impact the value of the company. The program includes the Value Builder Assessment for each attendee with a detailed report showing their results.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key drivers for creating a more sellable business
- Learn how to create a roadmap for your transition planning
- Understand how to use the Value Builder Pre-Score, Value Builder Score and Freedom Score to drive better performance
- Identify what you can do in the next 12 months to create a more valuable company.
Who Should Attend?
Business owners
Technical Details:
- Length(s):
- 60-minute presentation
- 30-45 minute “education event” version
- 3-Hour onsite workshop version
- In Person or Zoom
- A/V Needs:
- Projector/Screen or Monitor for PowerPoint Presentation
- Microphone/Audio System depends on room size.