Quick Reads

Gain the Advantage: Diversify Your Corporate Board

Over the years, we have found that bringing in external directors to diversify the boardroom brings with it a plethora of benefits.

October 16, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Board Governance

Building an Enduring Organization in the Engineering and Construction Industry

Whether your organization has a completely unclear vision, or whether you have some of the elements in place but haven’t arrived at “visionary” status, it’s worth considering your next move. In times of uncertainty and complexity, leaders and companies that have a clear vision that all employees can see, feel and align with will have an advantage over those that are unwilling to invest the […]

August 28, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, High-Performing Teams

How Strong Leadership Can Fuel Corporate Boards

Today’s economy continues to offer extensive growth potential for engineering and construction (E&C) companies. Yet, a shortage of available resources can ultimately limit organizations’ abilities to maximize these opportunities.

July 19, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Board Governance

But They’ll Never Retire: Overcoming Management Succession Procrastination

When construction executives speak of making an effective leadership and ownership transition, they often use the term passing the baton, conjuring an image of a tightly coordinated, intensely practiced transition happening smoothly and effortlessly at high speed. However, if most actual transitions looked like a relay race, the baton would spend more time on the track than in the hands of the…

June 19, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

4 Essential Areas for Developing Construction Talent

When a company takes on the process of building a new building, the first thing that everyone wants to see is the plan. What does it look like? How will it start? What is the final goal? What will be the process? These are normal and appropriate questions if we want to see progress and eventually end up with a successful project.

May 22, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Talent Development

Building the Next Generation of Leaders

In engineering and construction (E&C), high-potential programs meant to attract, cultivate, and retain key employees have garnered increasing support over the past few years. The diminished labor pool, retiring baby boomers, and overall rise in project volume have come together to drive this trend.

May 22, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Talent Development, Succession Management