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7 ways to build stronger leadership skills

Article Link: https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneurial-skills/be-effective-leader/pages/leadership-skills-strategies-advice.aspx In turbulent economic times, building leadership capacity in your company is more critical than ever, says former BDC President and CEO Jean-René Halde. For Halde, the high rate of failure among small businesses in Canada can often be … Continue reading

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11 things to know before starting architecture school

Article Link: https://www.architectural-review.com/today/11-things-to-know-before-starting-architecture-school/8652512.article By: Phineas Harper Top tips for students of architecture about to begin their course: Tea vs coffee, power napping and when to ignore your tutor 1 Drink tea not coffee. Coffee is great for a sudden burst of … Continue reading

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How to Show Skills Gained Outside of the Workplace on Your Resume

Article Link: https://www.ivyexec.com/career-advice/2017/skills-gained-outside-workplace-resume/ By: Chrissy Scivicque As a well-rounded professional, you likely have a great deal of talents and skills that were gained outside of the workplace. For example, maybe you’ve gained leadership experience while volunteering for your local charitable organization. Or … Continue reading

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10 helpful tips for construction managers

Article Link: https://www.letsbuild.com/blog/10-helpful-tips-for-construction-managers By: Letsbuild Background Finishing homework in school was always an achievement. Be it an hour before the school started or a day before the holidays ended. Finishing a project is an achievement in its own. This feeling goes … Continue reading

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How to actually create a fun company culture

Article Link:  https://www.fastcompany.com/90465402/how-to-actually-create-a-fun-company-culture By: David Allen It has long been recognized that all work and no play is likely to lead to less productive, dissatisfied workers. As far back as the 1930s, management researchers such as Elton Mayo and Mary Parker Follett noted that … Continue reading

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The Elements of Great Workplace Design

Article Link: https://www.servicefutures.com/elements-great-workplace-design What makes a great workplace? A quick search on Google shows a combined global monthly total of over 50,000 searches involving the combination of terms “office”, “interior” and “design ideas”. Businesses and organizations all over the world are not … Continue reading

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Six reasons why fun in the office is the future of work

Article Link: https://www.ciphr.com/advice/fun-in-the-office/ By: Barry Chignell Happy employees are healthier and more productive – so don’t overlook the importance of having fun in the workplace While most people, generally, would rather spend time with their friends and family than be at … Continue reading

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7 Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2020

Article Link: https://interestingengineering.com/7-construction-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2020 By: Christopher McFadden What construction tech trends should you keep an eye on in 2020? These 7 might be the most exciting. What are the current trends in the building market? We’ll expand on a few of these later in … Continue reading

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7 Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

Article Link: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-tips-2058577 By: Alison Doyle  Even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count, job interviewing never seems to get any easier. With each job interview, you are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and often … Continue reading

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10 Tips to Becoming Successful as a Design & Construction Company

Article Link: https://plusspec.com/10-tips-to-becoming-successful/ By: Andrew Dwight I have been designing and building for 24 years. Integrated Design & Build firms are a different animal to the traditional Client + Architect + Builder scenario. They are more profitable, but they usually have … Continue reading

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