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Coping with Short Time Constraints

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve ever received was given to me by one of my mentors. He told me to commit to ALWAYS saying “I don’t know” when I do not know what to do immediately when dealing with something that needs immediate action. This is because a situation that requires immediate action does not allow for re-work if you “try” something that doesn’t end up working. Here at Jenco, I am out…

By Kelly Anderson | July 3, 2014 | CEO Report |

Now that we are in the hottest part of the year in Arizona, the possibility of heat exhaustion is something that everyone needs to be aware of. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets too hot. Normally, the body cools itself by sweating. When you are exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time, and don’t replace the fluids you lose, the body systems that regulate temperature become overwhelmed. As a result, your…

By Joe DeVecchio | July 3, 2014 | Safety Zone |

According to a Gallup poll, fifty-nine percent of America is worried that they will not have enough money saved to retire. Are you? The dynamics of retirement have drastically changed over the last few decades. With defined pension plans now being a thing of the past, 401(K) plans are now the norm. Are you contributing to your 401(K) plan? Are you contributing enough? Here’s a scary statistic: nearly one third of all workers have less than…

By Jennifer Thompson | July 3, 2014 | HR Report, Uncategorized |

“What’s next?” is not the question to ask…if you plan to be a leader. The question implies being orientated to completing one task and looking for the next task to start. While this is somewhat functional, it isn’t strategic or competitive. What powerful managers do is remove Constraints to the flow of work. They anticipate the work 6+ weeks out and begin to identify what Constraints exists which will inhibit the work to be performed. Constraints can…

By Kelly Anderson | May 29, 2014 | CEO Report |

Banding Together To Beat The Competition

Collaboration is a skill that asks people who work together to look beyond personal interests towards outcomes that will benefit the entire group. Collaboration is a great way to address challenges, since it has the potential to tap each person’s creativity when finding a solution to a problem. The workplace, similar to a sports team, is a competitive environment. Jenco is continually competing with other electrical contractors for more work from our customers and each…

By Joe DeVecchio | May 29, 2014 | CFO Corner |

We live in THE most economically challenging time in history. With the advent of the computer over the last 30 years, traditional thinking, jobs, careers, ways of learning, have all changed forever. We now compete with over 7 BILLION humans across the globe who are also trying to feed their families like you and me. In this ever-changing and advancing world, the competition will ensure that if we don’t first keep up and then outperform…

By Bob Kohnen | May 29, 2014 | President's Report |

Here at Jenco we talk a lot about being a learning organization and about all the opportunities that come with learning. This month we shine the employee spotlight on a favorite Superintendent who has earned his way up the corporate ladder. Ben Dallmann has been contributing to the Jenco business for over 14 years and he is an excellent example of what willingness, drive, learning and delivering with excellence can do for you here. Ben…

By Jennifer Thompson | May 29, 2014 | Employee Spotlight |

Our relationship with Optima, a uniquely structured company who self performs Architecture Design, Development and General Contracting started just eight short months ago but over that time period the amount of work completed at the Optima luxury apartment project has been incredible. Optima has been changing the skyline and the way people live for over 30 years and we’re excited to be a part of that change in the Camelback area. As of right now…

By Wes Heier | May 29, 2014 | Project Spotlight |

This month’s bright idea is geared towards providing a simple twist on a common lighting control method. One simple solution is aimed at using bright light to trigger easy savings for you with no sacrifice of comfort. I’m talking about indoor photo cells and here’s how they can work for you or your building. Daylight harvesting is a technique that is gaining popularity in the commercial industry and now has a place for residential applications…

By Eric Torvie | May 29, 2014 | Bright Ideas |

Can you believe that summer is upon us again? The Arizona heat is more than just a nuisance-it can be lethal! Did you know that 2013 brought with it 1400 heat related illnesses to Arizona? Several hundred where hospitalized and many died. When the temperature rises so does the risk of heat related illness, but there are ways to beat this Arizona heat! Below are 5 simple summer safety tips to help you beat the…

By Sarah Nesland | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |

Proactive or Reactive. What’s Higher Value?

In this article, I will work to bring forth how important, useful and worthwhile it is to your career or role to “be” Proactive. To help bring forth the value I will make some claims and I invite you to not accept them without rigorous thought and perhaps conversations with people you characterize as successful. Claim #1: To “be” Proactive means you lead rather than follow. Leadership has more worth than following, if the leadership…

By Kelly Anderson | April 29, 2014 | CEO Report |

Are your skills helping your business organization gain momentum? The right hand man of Warren Buffet and a fellow Billionaire, Charlie Munger once said “I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out. I don’t believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself. Nobody’s that smart…” What I hear with that quote is rigorous learning, surrounding yourself with networks of strong thinking and…

By Bob Kohnen | April 29, 2014 | President's Report |

Jen Service

Coping with Short Time Constraints

Keep Cool & Avoid Heat Exhaustion

Getting Worried?

Leading For Client Satisfaction

Banding Together To Beat The Competition

Winning In An Indifferent World

Employee Spotlight

Project Spotlight – Sonoran Village

Bright Ideas

Extreme Tips for Extreme Heat

Proactive or Reactive. What’s Higher Value?

Life is an Agility Test