517 :: Why Benchmarking Is for Losers: The Strategy Lesson Construction Leaders Miss with Roger Martin

The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget · Mar 5, 2026 · 13m

How do you know if your strategic planning is helping you win—or just helping you look like everyone else?

Many construction leaders rely on benchmarking, consultant reports, and industry comparisons to guide their strategy. It feels smart and data-driven.

But as AI makes benchmarking faster and cheaper than ever, companies risk confusing catching up with competitors with actually winning in the market.

In this episode, we unpack why benchmarking may help you close gaps—but rarely helps you create true strategic advantage.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why benchmarking often leads…