Monthly Archives: August 2015

Fundamental #10 – Speak Straight

Speak Straight Speak honestly in a way that helps to solve a problem, rather than simply making a point.  Make clear and direct requests.  Be willing to ask questions, share ideas, or raise issues that may cause conflict when it’s necessary for team success.  Address issues directly with those who are involved or affected. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – [...]

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Fundamental #9 – Listen Generously

Listen Generously Listening is more than simply “not speaking.”  Give people your undivided attention.  Be present and engaged. Quiet the noise in your head and let go of the need to agree or disagree.  Listen with care and with empathy.  Most importantly, listen to understand. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The [...]

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Fundamental #8 – Honor commitments

Honor commitments Deliver on your commitments and meet deadlines every time.  This includes being on time for all phone calls, appointments, meetings and promises.  Do what you say you are going to do when you say you are going to do it.  If a commitment can’t be filled notify early and agree on a new commitment to be honored. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we [...]

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Fundamental #7 – Be Proactive

Be Proactive Anticipate customer needs.  Solve problems before they happen by anticipating future needs and addressing them today.  Preventing issues is always more effective than fixing them. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation for it all is our unique culture.  Above is one of the 30 “Fundamentals” that  describe the daily [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00August 8th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #7 – Be Proactive
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Heat Exhaustion/Sun Stroke

Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating just isn't enough. Your body temperature can rise to dangerous levels and you can develop a heat illness. Most heat illnesses occur from staying out in the heat too long. Exercising too much for your age and physical condition are also factors. Older adults, young children and those who are sick or overweight are most at risk. Drinking fluids to prevent dehydration, replenishing salt and minerals, and limiting time in the heat can help. Heat-related illnesses include Heatstroke - a life-threatening illness in which body [...]

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Back to School Safety Tips

Sharing the road safely with school buses School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle and 10 times safer than walking to school. The reality of school bus safety is that more children are hurt outside the bus than inside as passengers. Most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related crashes are pedestrians, four to seven years old, who are hit by the bus or by motorists [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00August 3rd, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on Back to School Safety Tips
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Fundamental #6 – Take ownership

Take ownership Take personal responsibility for making things happen – somehow, someway.  Respond to every situation by looking for how we can do it, rather than explaining why it can’t be done.  Be resourceful and show initiative.  Don’t make excuses.  Take the extra step to solve the problem.  See issues through to their completion. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – [...]

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