The Talent Challenge: Winning in the New Reality
Today’s engineering and construction (E&C) industry talent challenges are not new. However, we are at a critical inflection point: Ten thousand baby boomers are retiring daily across the U.S.,...
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Developing Adaptive Leaders: The APi Case Study
How one construction conglomerate is developing effective leaders across 40 different companies and 200 geographically dispersed locations. Leaders in the construction industry have long dealt with...
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The Icarus Leader: How High Will You Fly?
As a leader, have you gone through times where successes of the past have clouded your judgment, leading to lost profits, defeat or failure? In the construction industry, we face the delicate...
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A Blueprint for Risk Management in Construction
Nine elements that should be included in every construction firm’s formal risk management strategy Construction is all about managing risk. Whether the concern is employee safety, contract terms,...
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The world of construction in the U.S. and Russia is more alike than you’d think. Most consulting business trips begin and end with little fanfare. From the fun associated with airport security to the...
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The CEO’s Role: Part 3 – Being CEO is Not for Everyone
Effective CEO development in today’s competitive construction environment. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we looked at the many characteristics and competencies shared by successful CEOs. Part 2...
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The Big Crew Change: How to Empower Your Next Generation of Field Leaders –...
Many of today’s construction employers lack a clear grasp of their employees’ skills and competencies. Leadership development is key to growth, profitability and long-term survival in today’s...
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Debunking Millennial Myths
Rather than focusing on outdated stereotypes, construction employers should develop workplaces where top talent across all generations can engage and thrive. Millennials1 are an 80-million strong...
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Building a Culture of Engagement: Why it Matters
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” — Peter Drucker, Writer, Professor and Management Consultant Being able to offer better services, technologies, strategies, products and cost structures can make...
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Why Large Contractors Fail – A Fresh Perspective
During the past few decades, there have been dozens of large contractors that, after many years of growth and apparent prosperity, experienced notable financial disasters, resulting in bankruptcy or a...
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