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LOOKING FORWARD AS I WAS COMPLETING THIS ISSUE OF HPAC I SAW THE NEWS THAT WALTER GRETZKY HAD PASSED AWAY. Condolences were pouring in, and he was being called the Father of Hockey. He was beloved by many. I never met Mr. Gretzky, but his legacy is strong. There is a phrase attributed to his son that is often quoted to encourage forward thinking in life and in business, and I'm sure Walter had some influence in the saying: “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” I was reminded of this quote recently after viewing a new report issued by the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada that addresses the skills gaps that exist today in the construction industry as the country pushes towards more energy efficient buildings (see more next page). It states that the technology and materials required to build and operate high-performing buildings exist today, but our workforce is lacking in the experience or skills necessary to provide the solutions. For all trades, the report reveals concerns when it comes to training programs not covering emerging technologies and of course there are still too few recruits filling the pipeline to replace retiring workers. Specifically for the HVAC/R industry, it says that a lack of standards and visibility of career path are leading to current and future labour shortages. Maybe the industry needs to be building better teams with long-term vision. The value of strong team building was one of the many lessons delivered by former Olympian Cheryl Pounder during an inspirational webinar hosted on January 21 by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH). Pounder played defense on two Canadian Olympic gold-medal winning women’s hockey teams (2002 and 2006) and is now an analyst for TSN and CBC. Sharing her journey from an aspirational eight-year-old to an enlightened veteran of women’s hockey, Pounder selected key points in her career to demonstrate common traits in leadership and positive outcomes. Achieving success on a personal level requires finding your passions and having a “greater” vision, seeing beyond the now, noted Pounder. And she learned that team success requires honesty, authenticity and collaboration. Recognizing and appreciating the role of leadership was realized when players of great character helped her along, mentoring and leading by example. In today’s challenging business climate, it can be difficult recognizing opportunity within adversity. She encourages everyone to think differently. She learned, “Excellence is abnormal. We must behave abnormally to be excellent.” As individuals and teams, we need to get outside our comfort zones and keep on a path of continuous growth and learning. No doubt the push towards greater energy efficiency in buildings will continue for years to come, and positioning yourself as a leader in this space could be key to keeping you on a successful journey. Do the work, keep your eyes on the future, and be prepared to get there before the puck does. <>
– Doug Picklyk, Editor
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