BIM Management: Techniques for Managing People and Processes
45mIntermediate2018-08-17
Authors
Brian Myers
VDC Design Office Lead at Jacobs
Course details
BIM is as much about people and processes as it is about technology. Learn about the human side of BIM management—the techniques you need to effectively lead a team—in this course with instructor Brian Myers. Discover how to develop as a leader, establish your authority, set expectations, practice effective listening, empower your team, and train the internal and external people who are involved in your success. Brian's techniques were developed over a decade in BIM management, and they're perfect for the brand new manager as well as designers and engineers who aspire to a management role. Customize the tips to fit your organization, projects, and management style, and build the foundation for a successful BIM career.
Learning objectives
Leading by example
Scheduling time for self-improvement and education
Mentoring others
Getting buy-in
Listening to others
Setting expectations
Empowering your team
Rewarding success
Conducting training
Learning objectives
Leading by example
Scheduling time for self-improvement and education
Mentoring others
Getting buy-in
Listening to others
Setting expectations
Empowering your team
Rewarding success
Conducting training
Skills covered
BIMAECDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - BIM management techniques
1. Start with Yourself
- 02 - Leaders and managers
- 03 - Schedule time for self-improvement and self-education
- 04 - Document areas of self-improvement and follow-through
- 05 - Surround yourself with other management contacts who can mentor you
- 06 - Mentor others
2. Authority
- 07 - Where does your authority come from
- 08 - Internal buy-in
- 09 - External buy-in
- 10 - Client buy-in
- 11 - Take ownership
3. The Art of Listening
- 12 - Be open-minded and receptive to new ideas
- 13 - Understand your target audience
- 14 - Understand external factors
- 15 - Understand internal factors
- 16 - Do not get outwardly frustrated unless absolutely required
- 17 - Document ideas and suggestions
- 18 - Ask open-ended questions
- 19 - Establish a relationship of respect and trust
4. Setting Expectations
- 20 - Communicate the importance of meeting expectations
- 21 - Documenting and communicating expectations (written)
- 22 - BEP (BIM execution plan)
- 23 - Documenting and communicating expectations (verbally)
- 24 - Project kick-off meetings
- 25 - Project postmortem
- 26 - Setting deadlines
- 27 - Be an example - Follow through on expectations
5. Trainings
- 28 - Internal training
- 29 - External training
Conclusion
- 30 - Review
- 31 - Next steps