It’s Halftime Again. Time to Review Your Business Plan
This year is flying by, and we are in the last month of the first half of 2026. We always take time at halftime, as we call it, to ask each employee to answer a simple question. What can we do differently?
It is always amazing that the people performing the job will always have some of the most creative responses. As an owner or manager, you may have a good handle on the business, but the people doing the work daily are the real experts in their areas.
Time to Review Plans
What is working, what is not, and what can you do differently in the second half to stay the course? You don’t want to wait until the fourth quarter to find out that you’re not meeting your sales or profit goals for the year. Now is a good time to review how projects went in the first half, mistakes that were made and what you can change to correct them.
At the beginning of the year, everyone is excited about reaching their goals for the new year. You need to recapture that enthusiasm and make some course corrections while there is still time for them to make a difference.
Workplace Involvement
A successful plan involves everyone. This includes working with employees on how things will be measured for success. Even if you’re on goal year to date, successful businesses will continually look to improve. There is an expression that if you’re not growing, you’re going. Nothing can just stay the same.
I think you will be surprised by the results you will get from the simple question: What can we do differently? If you really listen to the people doing the work and implement the best ideas.
On the Road to AIA
This week, I will head to San Diego for the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture and Design. Organizers listened to what a lot of vendors suggested they could do differently this year and have put together a good program to allow local companies and architects to get exhibit floor-only passes. You can get them for $99 on the AIA website.
Many exhibitors exhibiting also have promos on their websites that will provide a floor pass for free. You can get this from the FHC website by entering the promo code provided. This will open the show to a greater audience.
The AIA show is dedicated to education. I hope the architects attending will realize how the thousands of years of knowledge that are available in the manufacturers’ booths are well worth their time to walk the show. If you’re planning to attend, stop by and say hello. We will be in booth 2718 with our most experienced staff and latest next-gen products.