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      <image:caption>Navigating your way through the ever-changing face of the NZ construction industry, combined with trying to successfully run your own business, can challenge the best of us. The last 20 or so years have seen me grow and evolve significantly from a very green, newly qualified builder! Today, I'm the MD of four complementary companies and on a mission to collaborate with others, through consultancy services. Together we can increase stability, implement solid growth strategies and create many more success stories. Everyone has different needs and challenges; these are all opportunities! From process improvement/implementation, short/long term strategy, site/project management, H &amp; S, through to coaching and mentoring, I can draw on my extensive and diverse experience in all sectors, to support and guide you on your growth journey.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mattgerard.co.nz/services</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Services - Project &amp; Site Management</image:title>
      <image:caption>I can support your business with all of your project &amp; site management needs. Exceptional levels of communication, planning &amp; relationship management are all crucial in ensuring your project is completed on time &amp; within budget. I have experience in all sectors &amp; can tailor my services to meet your specific requirements to enable successful project execution.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Services - Process Improvement</image:title>
      <image:caption>I can assist you to improve previous processes or develop &amp; implement new ones. As your small, construction related business grows, a solid foundation that is structured to maximize efficiencies, will enable to you grow your profit margins. Closing gaps in existing processes, combined with continuous improvement will drive your long term competitive advantage, however, the benefits of process improvement can go much further than fixing one specific problem. Teams thrive in environments where they are listened to &amp; supported to do their job well, this helps to create a culture of engagement which in turn supports happy customers &amp; desirable commercial outcomes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I can assist with the coaching of your team in all areas. I can work on an individual or team basis, to identify areas of focus for improvement &amp; development. Helping individuals to understand their strengths &amp; opportunities, not only benefits the individual but the business as a whole by creating a more independent and efficient team.</image:caption>
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