Definition - Training

The process of Increasing the knowledge and skills of someone, typically shorter-term and in the context of being able to perform in their current role at a competency level that meets standards.

D. Brown Management

September 10, 2023 1 minute read

EXAMPLE

Training the RFI process including specific application and tools used at ABC Construction for everyone on the Project Management and Field Management team.

Definition - Training

Building a project requires knowledge of, and skill in using thousands of construction-specific definitions, acronyms, and metrics. Building a business including the development of people has its own vocabulary forming the foundation of communication....

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Definition - Discipline

Consistently Doing what needs to be done even when you don’t want to do it. Motivation is doing what needs to be done when you want to do it – related to desire.

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Succession Planning at All Levels

If a construction company is growing at 15% per year, then it will double in size about every five years. Therefore, in general, every position must be training at least two people that will be capable of succeeding them within five years.

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