Why workshops don't work in the Construction industry
Since the Construction industry operates on a project-based timeline, all other operational considerations must fit into this without causing disruption to deliverables for the end client.
Training and upskilling are included here — projects cannot be impeded or halted in order to provide training modules.
The traditional approach is to pull people out of their day to day and send them to offsite workshops. Not only is this approach a blocker for maintaining productivity and project schedules, it’s been proven to be ineffective for changing management behaviours. Very few managers implement the leadership skills they were supposed to learn once they return to the office or job site.
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Solution: Develop your managers in Construction year-round while on the job
In Construction, training needs to be ongoing — delivered on a year-round basis so the proper upskilling opportunities are always available for the team members that need them. This means individuals and team groups can acquire training when their project cycle timeline allows it. The project cycle is not disrupted by training. Read about our leadership training solution designed with the Construction industry in mind here.
The best way to ensure training and development doesn’t impede project cycles is with micro-learning. This is the delivery of focused upskilling content with minimal disruption to schedules. Not only is this more efficient and less time-consuming for people in the field, it’s more effective. The critical difference is that your managers proactive their new skills every day in their job. The upskilling doesn’t take time away from their day to day – it asks them to think about how they are implementing their leanings every day.
All this can be achieved while still adhering to project cycles and timelines.
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