Prepare Teams Now for Future Work Changes
Businesses often view professional development as an expense. Contractors should shift their thinking of professional development from a cost to an investment in
How to Grow Stronger People Leaders in 2021
In the New Year, shift from viewing teams as a machine or built system, and shift toward viewing the team as a living entity. Construction executives may grow their
Four Questions to Prepare Your Team for Success in 2020
Much of a construction company's success is due to its human capital. Leaders benefit from understanding an organization is only as strong as its team. To grow an
Strategic Communication Considerations for Contractors Regarding COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to show the world that we are all global citizens who are connected in more ways than ever realized. As leaders in the construction industry,
Leverage Strategic Planning to Ensure Your Workforce Thrives in 2020
Leveraging a strategic plan that accounts for the workforce is a starting point for leaders invested their team’s potential and ability to thrive.
Establishing a Leader Development Program: Ensuring the Success of the Team in 2020
The engagement and development that follow a leader development program have the potential to bring a dramatic impact to a construction business in 2020.
How to Build a Culture of Ethics
Leaders are the key influencer of a company's created culture. As construction leaders seek to build a culture of ethics, keep in mind these essential facets: individual
Leaders Must Value the Strengths of Their Teams for Increased Success
Using these tools, leaders can better position themselves to value and support their teams—ultimately leading to higher productivity, increased worker retention
How Construction Leaders Can Establish a Strong Character
So many variables and factors influence construction work, so it is essential that leaders enhance the one variable they have control over: themselves. A fundamental
The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership
Strategic leaders in the construction industry must understand the importance of a culture of vulnerability and resiliency while offering training programs to engage
Improve Business Operations by Becoming a Learning Organization
Embracing the culture of a learning organization is about valuing team members and their development, as well as focusing on growth and evolution across the organization.
Tips to Review and Use Data Analytics in Construction
It can be difficult to take a large topic such as data, with overwhelming amounts of information, and apply it to a specific work context. However, every construction
Use Strategic Tools for Innovative Solutions
It is critical for construction leaders to embrace the idea of the future. The key to successful future planning includes using strategic tools that encourage innovative
Six Ways to Focus on the Future Today
If we know one thing about the future, it is that the future is coming and there is no way to stop time. Applying a future focus to present day practices aids leaders
Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths
Leadership principles are invaluable to construction teams, so construction executives must go back to the basics of understanding the dynamics of culture, leadership
Professional Development Tips for Leaders, Teams and Team Members
The construction industry is not spared from the need for continued professional development. Just as culture expects more from technology and entertainment, society
Successful Strategic Planning Requires Action and a Mindset
Leaders in the construction industry benefit from the action of strategic planning in addition to a mindset of strategic planning. Together, these components set
Five Tips to Create an Inspired, Motivated Team
Thousands of leadership theories exist, but without a clear understanding of how to implement those theories, they are not likely to benefit the team.