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Episode 168: Company Culture With Eve Purdy

A huddle works when people feel like they can contribute without the fear of being humiliated.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Eve Purdy, an emergency physician and team science expert. In this episode, Eve dives into the similarities between emergency medicine and residential construction, explaining how building strong team dynamics can improve outcomes, even in high-pressure environments. She shares insights on leadership, team communication, and fostering trust among transient teams to create efficient and cohesive work environments.

Inside episode 168 you will discover

  • The science of effective teamwork and how it applies to construction
  • Why huddles and after-action reviews can transform team performance
  • How to create "just-in-time" trust with new team members
  • The power of shared mental models to align teams under pressure
  • And much, much more.

Notable mentions:

Eve Purdy's website

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness

key moments

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  • 3:08 The surprising similarities between emergency medicine and construction
  • 4:51 What “team science” is and why it matters
  • 14:36 How huddles can build trust quickly and improve team performance
  • 17:38 Why after-action reviews are essential for continuous improvement
  • 35:37 How leaders can manage stress and uncertainty to keep teams on track
  • 40:36 The power of shared mental models to align your team

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key moments

  • 3:08 The surprising similarities between emergency medicine and construction
  • 4:51 What “team science” is and why it matters
  • 14:36 How huddles can build trust quickly and improve team performance
  • 17:38 Why after-action reviews are essential for continuous improvement
  • 35:37 How leaders can manage stress and uncertainty to keep teams on track
  • 40:36 The power of shared mental models to align your team

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Eve is an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service with a special interest and skills in high-performance teamwork. She leverages skills acquired through a Master of Science in Applied Anthropology and a fellowship in Translational Simulation to help teams improve. I have worked with teams in critical care, trauma, maternity, cardiology, and executive teams to optimize their performance.

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