F E AT U R E Three Things All Good Leaders Practice by Kelsey Zibell, NCCER
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The skilled labor shortage remains a prominent problem within the construction industry. However, that is not the whole picture. Not only are people not pursuing careers within the industry, but a large chunk of the industry will retire in the coming years. Front-line managers, superintendents and other management roles are retiring sooner than positions can be filled. In fact, within the next three years, over a third of construction managers are estimated to retire. By 2026, over half will be retired.
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Luckily, the retirement of seasoned workers opens the door for inspiring leaders to step up. But entry level workers and craft professionals need to be focused on learning the skills needed for management now as it can take nine to 12 years to become highly experienced. When pursuing leadership positions, craft professionals need to be more than good at what they do. They have to develop progressive qualities and be able to work with their team to accomplish the goals of the company. Good leaders should follow these
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practices to guarantee the success of their company, teammates and the industry as a whole. If you are looking to work your way up, these are the three things you should practice daily:
1. Building Trust FMI, a management consulting company focused on engineering and construction industries, shares that trust, more than anything drives enduring performance. According to a survey with over 400 senior leadership members, “team trust is the best predictor of team performance.” By
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