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Tough Call: The Case of the Disruptive Builder
A builder is convinced he can nearly double his completed homes and his purchases - if you're willing to work with him and his aggressive schedule.
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Tough Call: Training not included
Though the LBM industry is hungry for young talent, a company's lack of formal training and a "sink or swim" attitude as a new employee questioning his decision to to to work for the local lumberyard.
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Tough Call: Rebuilding trust
Your predecessor excelled at driving away business. You've been tasked with regaining it, but customers' memories run deep. What would you do?
Having worked in...
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It’s time to sell. Now what?
Looking back at a long career in the lumber business, you've decided it's time to put the company up for sale. But what options...
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How would you respond when employees complain about wages on social media?
Recent posts on social media show just what your employees think of your company's pay structure — and it's far from positive. What would you do?
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A less-than-friendly workplace
The once-positive environment among the staff at Friendly Building Supply has gotten negative, marked by whispers and backstabbing. What would you do?
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Tough Call: Tyler Texter
Your newest sales rep seems to communicate only by text and it's crated a problem with one of your biggest customers. What would you do?
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Tough Call: Product quality versus vendor loyalty
You've long been loyal to your local cabinet shop, but the quality of their product has decreased significantly. Now your biggest customer wants nothing to do with them. What would you do?
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In this economy, should you hire or hold tight?
The combination of strong sales and a lean staff has you worried about people burning out, but you hesitate to hire when recession talk dominates the news. What would you do?
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Seasoned workers are questioning their value — what would you do?
Your company has become so focused on attracting young talent that seasoned workers like you are questioning your value. What would you do?
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