CAREERTIP : Mastering effective communication skills can lead to salaries or career growth in today’s digital age
CAREERTIP : Mastering effective communication skills can lead to salaries or career growth in today’s digital age
Even in an era of advanced technology like ChatGPT, which can assist in drafting various kinds of writing, it remains crucial to acquire effective communication skills. Beyond merely conveying information, the ability to speak and write well holds immense value. Knowing how to communicate effectively allows individuals to convey their thoughts, ideas, and emotions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, fostering stronger connections and relationships in both personal and professional settings. It’s important to understand that effective communication skills are the opposite of constant, careless chatter. Speaking more doesn’t make you a better communicator. True mastery lies in message quality. Active listening One of the foremost effective communication skills involves no speaking at all: active listening. This skill involves hearing words and truly comprehending the message, empathizing with the speaker, and responding appropriately. Contrary to the belief that speaking more is th
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In this article, I fully agree with Kevin. I have been involved in contractor development for many years. I believe at the planning stage when the project team is getting both the BOQ and the construction drawings together, the 30% or more intent should be clearly outlined, defined and quantified. The main contractor should be in a position at time of tender to be able to pre-determine the sub-contractors and the exact % they intend to subcontract out. The best method of achieving the 30% is to have the subcontract components clearly defined in both the drawings and the BOQ, this process needs to commence at stage gate 3 in the project planning. Than it falls to the professional team and the main contractor to manage the project appropriately. Furthermore, the terms and conditions of the main contract need to be applied equally to the sub-contract in turn. This will ensure the main contractor is to a degree safe guarded from delinquent subbies.
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Arthur King
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Hi Arthur. Unfortunately this is a complex subject with many possible solutions. One major challenge however is the management of expectations. The 30% target is thrown around loosely amongst potential stakeholders who do not qualify due to not being formal contractors with the correct registration, SARS compliance, CIDB grading etc. As contractors, we understand these requirements, however for people on the breadline who see a major project in their area, they have no clue about these requirements. It is left to the contractor to manage these expectations which are founded in desperation. Contractors are ill-equipped to take on this responsibility therefore leading to unrest, dissatisfaction and often violence.
DeleteA mechanism for incubating these role-players must be sought and it can only be done by means of open dialogue between client and contractor bodies, mandated to find a solution which best achieves the goals of inclusive development.