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In this episode, which is the first episode in our new Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Gordon Greene, P.E., of Patel, Greene & Associates about how to effectively measure business growth and the use of standing operating procedures in the business world.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Gordon:

• Why is it important for a company to have a vision or mission statement?
• How do you ensure that the everyday tasks or actions that your people are taking are contributing toward the overall vision?
• What is your philosophy around meetings?
• Does every person in your company have a goal or goals that they are working toward, and are these goals aligned with the vision of the company?
• Are there specific metrics, indicators, or numbers that you use to effectively measure business growth at your company?
• How often do you monitor those metrics and what tools do you use to monitor them?
• What have you found to be the most important indicator in the terms of the health of your civil engineering firm?
• Are the people who work in the company held accountable through key performance indicators and other metrics?
• Does your company emphasize capturing core processes that can be practiced consistently throughout the company?
• As a leader, how do you ensure these processes are captured and practiced consistently across the company and that they are followed by all the employees?
• As the company grows, should you consider stepping away from the project work?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Measuring Business Growth:

[Read more…] about TCEP 164: How to Effectively Measure Business Growth in Your Civil Engineering Firm