Quick Reads

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

Take Your Team Leadership to the Next Level: 3 Core Elements to a High-Functioning Team

Take a moment to think about the best team that you have been part of. What made this such a great team? Over the past five years, FMI has spent considerable time studying the nuances of teams.

March 11, 2019 Leadership & Organizational Development, Executive Coaching, High-Performing Teams

5 Ways to Develop a Continuity Mindset That Endures

Sound planning and preparation are key to a successful transfer of ownership and continuity for building product manufacturers.

November 27, 2018 By Jake Appelman and Sara Tsahakis Strategy, Strategic Planning, Building Products

Supporting a Leadership Transition When You Aren’t Picked: How to Prepare Yourself and Others for a Change at the Top

With nearly 50% of CEOs in engineering and construction looking to transition out of the business within the next five years, you’ll likely see a leadership transition at your organization. How you respond to the change matters.

October 03, 2018 Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

Leaving Soon? How to Tell if your Successor is Ready - Succession Pitfalls Part 4

This is the last article of our four-part series examining the topic of CEO succession in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry and how to overcome the obstacles associated with new executive transitions. In the last article, we discussed how to facilitate the exiting CEO’s transition. Here, we explore how to determine if and when a successor will be ready to take over the helm of the […]

February 07, 2018 Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

The Challenges of Stepping Away: Succession Pitfalls Part 3

This is the third article in our 4-part series examining the topic of CEO succession in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry and how to overcome the obstacles associated with new executive transitions

November 29, 2017 By FMI Corporation Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

Dropping the Ball on Personal Development: Succession Pitfalls Part 2

This is the second article in our 4-part series examining the topic of CEO succession in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry and how to overcome the obstacles associated with new executive transitions (Read part one here). In the last article, we identified early warning signs of CEO derailment and how to make mid-course adjustments before it’s too late. Here, we explore why personal […]

October 25, 2017 Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

CEO Derailment: The Warning Signs, Succession Pitfalls Part 1

This is the first of a four-part series examining the topic of CEO succession, and how to beat the odds when it comes to succeeding in a new executive role. In this initial article, we explore warning signs of CEO derailment and how to course-correct to help CEOs transition with success.

August 23, 2017 Leadership & Organizational Development, Succession Management

Getting Paid: How to Avoid Cash Flow Issues in Today’s Business Environment

Any principal of a construction firm will tell you that cash is king. There is little room for error when it comes to feeding the cash cycle. Why not apply the same focus and fervor to collecting the monies that are owed to your company as you do to installing the building components for which you bill?

February 14, 2017 Operations, Performance Management

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