LEADERSHIP IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Modem leadership goes beyond getting people to do what the leader wants them to do. Leadership today is about bringing out the very best people have to offer and helping to focus everyoneʹs energy and enthusiasm along a unified front to achieve common goals. Outstanding leaders assess their own abilities to lead. They truly care about people, and they are responsive to the concerns of others. This people-oriented attitude creates one of the most powerful conditions for successful leadership-trust. Modern leaders build teams and oversee the critical elements of teamwork-communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Effective leaders encourage shared values among employees, such as open communication, honesty, quality, respect, and mutual support. Appropriate leadership in the construction industry results in self-managed teams and shared leadership among team members. Progressive leadership will be required for improvement, growth, and survival of construction businesses in the next millennium.