03 Sep Don’t Get Caught Off Guard :: The Importance Of Developing Bench Strength In A Civil Engineering Firm.
Bench Strength.
Bench strength in a consulting #civilengineering firm is about having a robust, versatile, and resilient team that can reliably deliver high-quality services across a broad spectrum of projects, ensuring the firm remains competitive and capable of growth. It is being prepared by having that “next man up” mentality. No matter how great and secure your staff seems to be, you MUST remain vigilant in preparing your next generation of leaders.
Why? I’ve been recruiting #civilengineers for over two-and-a-half decades and no matter HOW SECURE things may seem with key executives/leaders in place…they can slip away, just like that.
I’ve seen:
👉🏼Partners/Shareholders leave to start their own firms or work for another company (despite having non-compete agreements).
👉🏼Key leaders pass away unexpectedly.
👉🏼Strong leaders relocate in order to take care of aging parents.
👉🏼Executives butt heads due to changes in philosophies who are forced out or who voluntarily walk away.
👉🏼Cream of the crop Project Managers who perform at such high levels clients end up hiring them as a part of their internal team.
Great leaders constantly develop the next great leaders in the firm.
Don’t fall for the trap in believing your most dedicated and loyal employees will never leave. As soon as you sit on your laurels is when you may find yourself high and dry.
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