- In-Person Interactions are Key to Building and Maintaining Trust in Construction
- Remote Work is Quietly Eroding the “Trust Bank” of High-Performing Team Members
- Building Trust Requires Face-to-Face Interaction
- Prioritizing In-Person Interaction is Crucial for Effective Delegation and Productivity
As the pandemic forced businesses to adjust to remote work, the construction industry was no exception. While remote work may have been convenient and had some benefits, for the vast majority of construction professionals, it’s time to end it. Here’s why:
In-Person Interactions are Key to Building and Maintaining Trust in Construction
The construction industry relies heavily on in-person interactions to build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and team members. Delegating meaningful decision-making tasks requires a high level of trust, which may be difficult to achieve without in-person interactions.
Remote Work is Quietly Eroding the “Trust Bank” of High-Performing Team Members
Remote work has been quietly eroding the “trust bank” you have built with your high-performing team members, leading to difficulty delegating critical decisions when you need to get things off your plate. Trust is the foundation of any successful team, and remote work may be unintentionally eroding that foundation.
Building Trust Requires Face-to-Face Interaction
In construction, there is a tremendous amount of value to being face-to-face with people so that you can build up that trust level with them just for times like this. Sharing meals, taking walks on job sites, and meeting with clients in person are all crucial for building trust and maintaining relationships. Remote work may have worked for a time, but for the construction industry, it’s time to end it.
Prioritizing In-Person Interaction is Crucial for Effective Delegation and Productivity
Effective delegation and productivity are crucial for success in construction, and in-person interactions are key to achieving both. Prioritizing in-person interactions, building trust with our team members, and ensuring effective delegation and productivity is more important than ever.
In conclusion, while remote work may work for some industries, it’s time for the construction industry to end it. Let’s prioritize in-person interactions, build trust with our team members, and ensure effective delegation and productivity. Trust is the foundation of any successful team, and remote work may be unintentionally eroding that foundation.
If this common-sense approach to leadership resonates with you, you’ll find more of it in my book, “Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies”
Click the link above to buy your copies
