Nicky Clarke-Bradford’s Post

Hi all. Apologies to those sick of the subject of one of our largest, mismanaged but economically important listed companies, but my latest column looks at Fletcher Building's newest director.

THERE IS A NEED. After all the planning, organizing, developing, overseeing, revising and implementing. Here in this picture is the final presentation of There Is A Need. #CourtneyShelton #TheSMCEXPERIENCE

Unveiling the Path to Tragedy: Richard’s Final Moments at Kilts and Kente In light of Lewis Carroll, CBAP®, AAC®, CPOA®’s unhelpful analysis, I wanted to explore the critical moments leading to Richard’s tragic heart attack at Kilts and Kente, which shed's more light on broader systemic issues within our organization. Captured in various videos, Richard’s last known movements include his time spent in the library—a place where he shaped strategic decisions that significantly influenced our project's fate. https://lnkd.in/ePS_sv7u Prior to his demise, Richard navigated a complex web of stakeholder demands and team dynamics. Notably, he engaged in a heated discussion with my Business Analyst about evolving project requirements that were not clearly communicated. This was followed by a stern confrontation with my CIO concerning technological expansions that threatened to push our project scope beyond its original limits. His final interaction occurred in the Dining Hall, during a tense exchange with the Product Owner about aligning the product’s direction with stakeholder expectations—a conversation that evidently did not end well. Each interaction progressively layered stress upon Richard, culminating in his overwhelming isolation and decision-making pressure, ultimately leading to his heart attack. This tragic end underscores not merely individual mistakes but a collective failure to maintain a supportive and transparent project environment. Each room and each stakeholder interaction played a significant role in heightening the tension. How can we, as Business Analysts, learn from this? How do we ensure that our roles not only meet but support each other in balancing the intricate web of project demands and personal well-being?" Lewis Carroll, CBAP®, AAC®, CPOA® and our fellow #businessanalysts, how do you manage stress and stakeholder expectations effectively. How do we build resilience not just in our projects, but also in ourselves as leaders and collaborators? Looking forward to our Murder Mystery experience at BA & Beyond next week and meeting with IIBA® Brussels Chapter IIBA NL and Filip Hendrickx and Wouter Nieuwenburg #babeyond24 #conference #community #fun #collaboration #problemsolving #friendships

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴! The Serotiny team is excited to roll out 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 designed to deliver 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 housing. Imagine transforming transit-oriented sites, like those near the Royal York TTC Station, currently used as parking lots, into vibrant communities with affordable housing. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 🔓 Unlock underused public land for mixed-market and affordable housing. Over 200 City-owned parking lots sit in prime locations across Toronto.🔓 Leverage mid-rise development policies that make this opportunity a reality—thanks to the City's progressive policies.🔓 Just one-third of these parking lots transformed into affordable housing could create 4,000+ units! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: ✅ Viable on challenging mid-sized lots: Our modular housing products fit tight spaces like parking lots, with no land assembly required. We quickly identify and develop multiple sites simultaneously, optimizing construction logistics and material procurement for cost-effective, just-in-time delivery. ✅ Scalable design, less rework: With pre-engineered components, we avoid restarting design cycles for every project. Our products are adaptable across multiple sites, even after manufacturing—ensuring faster and more efficient builds.✅ Our designs meet CMHC’s highest scoring standards for affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility. We partner with non-profit housing providers to ensure designs serve their operating model, and help secure funding, price and delivery time certainty to shift more funds for deeper affordability or more affordable units.  At Serotiny, our 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 by capturing cost and time savings at every stage—from design to construction. Let’s build the future today. We’re ready—are you? Tell us your thoughts! #AffordableHousing #SustainableHousing #ModularHousing #UrbanDevelopment #TorontoHousing

Check this out! Video interview with Curt Mulder, President of Wolverine Building Group on trends and challenges in building. Very informative!

Looking forward to this week's NAIOP WA Pulse of the CRE Market! Should be great to hear how the ever-changing regulations and policies affect real estate acquisitions & development along with gaining valuable insights from local developers about unique projects and innovative strategies for advancing deals effectively. If you're attending, let's try and connect! #vertexeng #knowledgeispower #wearevertex #environmentalcompliance

🌊 Dive into the challenges and triumphs of our the Marina Place Condominiums project. 🌟 Matt Dougherty, PE latest article showcases the importance of collaboration and expert problem-solving in the face of structural adversity. #WalkerConsultants

We had an excellent strategic planning session, where we identified four key pillars to focus on: business retention, expansion, attraction, and organizational strength. We're excited to continue this strategic planning journey and drive impactful growth together. #GrowSouthCoast, #StrategicPlanning, #SCDC, #BusinessGrowth, #OrganizationalStrength

Come and Meet Ed and Grant from Voltin @FORWARDFEST #buildingfacade #buildinginspection #conditionassessment #BuildingInspections #digitalanalytics #innovation #facades International Real Estate Partners (IREP) #machinelearning #facilitymanagement #safercities #Industry40 H3 Zoom.AI #Innovation #defectdetection #SaferCities #innovativetechnology Holovision #TechInnovation Sedgwick Arcanite #aiapplications

We are excited to announce our newest federal joint venture with RNN Architects Inc. This partnership between RNN Architects and Galloway combines extensive experience, technical knowledge, shared values, and integrity in every project. As a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture certified by the Small Business Administration, RNN Architects and Galloway are dedicated to delivering high-quality, adaptable, and sustainable solutions that address the evolving needs of U.S. federal agencies and the communities they serve. Learn more about this joint venture here: https://lnkd.in/gztJqYPz