This book is for all those seeking to maximise the effectiveness of their professional relationships in order to reach the top of the property or construction industries. It is written to help young professionals at the early stages of their careers increase their understanding of others and to help more experienced practitioners gain additional skills on their way to the top.It guides you through the intricate steps of professional relationship building ? internally for positive staff relationships and proactive teams as well as externally for smooth project management, delivery and business development. It contains advice that all ambitious professionals will find helpful: strategies to help you make the most of your strengths and optimise any opportunities that may present themselves. It is generously sprinkled with cases studies, some of which will cover familiar territory, others will act as a useful warning.Anyone choosing a career in the property and construction profession will benefit from reading this book. Whatever your level of seniority, the tips and tactics will help you to spot and avoid those slippery snakes and climb the ladders to the top.
Intended for those seeking to maximise the effectiveness of their professional relationships in order to reach the top of the property or construction industries, this work contains advice that professionals can find helpful: strategies to help you make the most of your strengths and optimise the opportunities that may present themselves.
Introduction Part One - Self-Management for People in Property
1. Getting started
2. Being effective
3. Time management
4. Stress management
5. Problem solving Part Two - Making Connections in the Property Profession
6. Taking the plunge
7. Communicating clearly
8. Manners and mannerisms
9. Matching technology to purpose
10. Fit for purpose Part Three - Keeping Other Property Professionals Happy
11. Getting on in the world of work
12. Handling interruptions
13. Dealing with divas
14. Ange r, frustration and other behaviour Part Four - Managing Others in the Property Profession
15. Working with others
16. Managing other people
17. Recruiting and selecting the right people
18. Motivating the team
19. Mentoring
20. Changes and going forward Snakes and Ladders for Property Professionals Part Five - Appendix - Case Studies
Kaye, Frances; Ross, Tanya