Snakes and Ladders for Property Professionals
Snakes and Ladders for Property Professionals is a book 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.
In particular, the book offers some excellent suggestions for dealing with issues
that require sensitivity above and beyond technical expertise.
Divided into four parts, it deals with:
- self management for people in property;
- making connections in the property profession;
- keeping other property professionals happy; and
- managing others in the property profession.
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.
The advice will help you to cope with situations that you may encounter, demonstrate how to avoid difficulties with others and make your career path smoother and more enjoyable. Anyone choosing a career in the property andconstruction 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.
