Did something similar once—daily check-ins—but honestly felt like paying extra just to babysit. Curious... did your subcontractor ever push back on those morning meetings or were they cool with it? Mine wasn't exactly thrilled, but hey, free coffee helped ease the pain a bit.
"honestly felt like paying extra just to babysit."
Yeah, I get that feeling, but honestly, daily check-ins aren't always about babysitting. I've found it depends a lot on the subcontractor's style and the complexity of the project. Had one sub who actually preferred quick morning meetings—said it helped him plan his crew's day better and avoid surprises. Another one hated them, felt micromanaged, and we ended up compromising with twice-a-week check-ins instead.
Maybe it's less about frequency and more about clarity? If everyone's clear on expectations upfront, daily meetings might not even be necessary. I've had projects run smoothly with just a weekly touch-base and clear communication channels open for urgent stuff. Coffee's nice, sure... but clear expectations usually go further in keeping everyone happy.
"Maybe it's less about frequency and more about clarity?"
Good point—clarity definitely helps. I once had a sub who preferred texts over meetings entirely, said calls slowed him down. Ever tried adjusting your communication method instead of just frequency? Curious if that helped anyone else...
"Ever tried adjusting your communication method instead of just frequency?"
That's an insightful suggestion. I've found that tailoring the communication channel to the subcontractor's working style can significantly reduce misunderstandings. Had a similar experience where switching from emails to quick daily check-ins via messaging apps streamlined our interactions. It wasn't just about clarity, but also immediacy and accessibility. Sometimes, it's less about how often you talk and more about how effectively you're understood...
That's a really good point about immediacy. I've noticed that when I switched to quick texts instead of formal emails, the tone became more relaxed and open. Definitely helps keep things clear without feeling overly formal or tense...
