ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Throwing more people and more hours at a data center schedule usually makes the project slower, less safe and more expensive, according to Nancy Novak.
Novak is Chief Innovation Officer Emeritus and Compass Ambassador at Compass Datacenters. She and Andrea talk about her path from general contractor executive to building data centers, and what it takes to lead people through fast, high-pressure projects.
In this episode:
- Why she hesitated to take on data center construction, and what changed her mind
- How contractors responded when Compass required an eight-hour workday in its bids
- The question she asks herself when a job goes sideways, before anyone gets blamed
Rethinking Leadership in the Built World is hosted by Andrea Janzen, founder of Ambition Theory. Each episode gets into what it actually takes to develop strong leaders in construction and the built world.
Connect with Nancy Novak on LinkedIn here. Find Compass Datacenters here.
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