Managing people is a tough gig

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I passionately believe that managing people is the hardest job in the world. I can design and implement all the systems and processes I want but eventually it is going to come down to someone implementing them. I have flipped hundreds of houses and was never seized to be amazed at how hard it was to get people to do the simplest things. Basically, show up and do what you said you were going to do in a timely and professional manner.

I know this post will generate a ton of tips and suggestions about how to do it better. I am sure I could use many of them, but the true thought here is what does the future hold. For decades we have seen jobs get outsourced because there was cheaper labor elsewhere. Well, guess what? Now jobs are being outsourced to computers and I can guarantee you those are never coming back. I think it is good. It is part of progress, but it is going to leave many behind.

Do you think it could happen in the construction industry? Over the course of time many tools have been invented to replace labor. Could this be taken to a whole new level and replace people all together. It is hard to imagine but 30 years ago it would have been hard to imagine the capabilities of this “phone” in my hand right now. Take a minute and search for 3D printable houses on YouTube. It may just blow your mind.