Traditionally, many in the construction industry are promoted based on professional experience, but given little leadership or management training. As part of TWI’s talk, the CIOB wanted attendees to see that leadership was something that everyone can learn to be better at – it is not a given. TWI focussed on prompting really thought-provoking discussions.
Long story short
The CIOB identified leadership and personal development as an area where support was needed across many of their members’ organisations. They wanted to help their members reflect and discover. TWI introduced the important role of understanding some basic neuroscience – getting them to see exactly how the brain works and how it can be rewired. Furthermore, attendees were introduced to the concept of adopting a growth mindset, in order to lead well.
We ensured that:
Many believe leadership just comes naturally – once you are promoted into a senior position, you should be able to ‘just do it’, right?
CIOB Chair, Caroline Gumble, attended the seminar. She shared with us that construction leaders often feel pressured to “have all of the answers”. With day-to-day problems, they feel quick decision making is essential and it becomes habit to charge in and take control. She mentioned how often she see witnessed cliched macho behaviours in construction and building industries used in leadership. These do not lend themselves to good modern leadership.
TWI exposed how leaders can get so much more out of listening to other’s views and opinions. We proved that there are alternative ways to lead which are far more effective, including showing empathy with staff, demonstrating willingness to change and developing a leadership style based on feedback.
We introduced methods of developing trust with the team by giving team members opportunity to give their opinions before leaders stop, listen and allow for diversity of free thinking to come forward.
Tom Flatau spoke to CIOB Chair, Carolin Gumble, after the Leadership seminar to gain her views on the outcomes of the session.
The feedback of many attendees was echoed by Caroline’s thoughts when she outlined that the session had:
For those who attended the seminar, there were three key takeaways which can now be used and shared within their own organisations.
Firstly, that by adopting a growth mindset and a willingness to reflect, all could improve their leadership skills.
Secondly, the belief that good leadership can lead to double the productivity in their department – that is definitely worth investing in.
And finally, that leadership is a never-ending journey of self development and those willing to take this journey will see success not only in their own roles, but also reflected in those of their staff.
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