Greetings, loyal leaders. Capt. Fletch at the line of scrimmage for another edition of the Leadership Toolbox! Last month, we examined the importance of a good communication framework and its benefits for organizations both internally and externally. This month, I look at the impact of position descriptions, and required experience and credentials for new hires.
We as a drilling community often talk about the challenges of hiring in our industry. The construction industry as a whole shows evidences of similar challenges. As an engineer, when I see a problem my first instinct is to ask, why? Recently, I sat in on the interview panel for two assistant project manager positions currently open on our staff. As I read the questions, I considered the possible answers elementary facets of construction to recognize and understand. However, as the interviews commenced, I quickly learned I assumed incorrectly.