Ep.73 - Buttons of Success - How to Manage Change on the Project

In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares a simple way to keep your project from getting derailed by change orders and constant variation. You'll learn why your contract work must stay priority one, and how to track and manage change order work separately without distracting the main crews. Jason walks through real field stories, including the "Buttons of Success," to show how a clear plan and focused leadership can shift a job from chaos to momentum. If you want to shield your team from outside noise and keep flow intact, this is for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

· Why "keep the ship in orbit" is the mindset that protects your schedule when change orders hit

· How to keep contract work moving while tracking change orders separately with clear ownership

· How to use visuals like roadblock maps to show impacts and get the owner/design team aligned

· What to include in change order pricing so the full context, capacity, and disruption are recognized

· The simple leadership moves that prevent chaos and keep your team winning the first battle first

Are you managing change orders in a way that protects flow—or letting variation pull your whole team off track?

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