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Bryan Vaughan, Vaughan Developments Ltd. with David Little and Mark Gilmore of CIOB.

Scott Bell of MSN, with Martin McErlean and Lorcan Hegarty of Marcon Fit Out Ltd.

Ian Lowry, Lowry Bros; Maurice Johnston, CITBNI; Maria Bradley, Gilbert-Ash Ltd.; Stephen Kane, CIG; David McComb, Parity Professionals; Barry Neilson, CITBNI; and Jim Leitch, Northstone.

Maurice Johnston, Chairman CITBNI; Tim Kinney, Tughans; John Wilson, Farrans; Siobhan McGuinness, Specify Magazine; Michael McCord, Tughans; and Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITBNI.

Maurice Johnston, Chairman CITBNI; John Wilson, Farrans; and Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITBNI.

and large multi-nationals and will help build leadership capability within participating companies and individuals. Companies will benefit from leaders equipped with the skills to increase sales and market share, analyse environmental conditions and set strategic direction with better connections both locally and at European level. Participants will develop the ability to deliver improved results, respond strategically to an ever-changing environment, manage significant budgets and complex projects. They will create a plan for their future

career and for the businesses they operate in. ‘Leader in Construction’ will be of equal benefit to those who entered the industry as technical graduates, those who entered at craft level and have moved to a management position, and those who entered as family members of owner / operator businesses. The programme includes 360° assessment, practical workshops, coaching and a two-day European study visit. Barry Neilson, Chief Executive, CITB NI said: ‘The construction industry has suffered from poor press coverage and a lowering of

David McComb, Parity Professionals

Maurice Johnston, Chairman CITBNI; Tim Kinney, Tughans; Michael McCord, Tughans; and Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITBNI.

the perception of what it is to be a construction professional. It is time for us to build a new image of our sector - to build an image of professionalism, competence and quality. Strong leadership and management skills are vital to this and to achieving sustained economic growth. The construction industry is starting to show signs of economic improvement and businesses need to be able to respond effectively to the ever changing needs of the sector. This programme will help individuals and companies to develop leadership

skills which in turn will help develop the leadership quality within the industry as a whole.” ‘Leader in Construction’ will commence in February 2016. If you have a high potential candidate in your organisation who would benefit from this programme, or if you want to gain the right skills to elevate your career, and company, to the next level, then visit www.citbni.org.uk for more information and to submit an application form. Alternatively e-mail leaderinconstruction@citbni.org.uk for more information.

‘“The construction industry has suffered from poor press coverage and a lowering of the perception of what it is to be a construction professional. It is time for us to build a new image of our sector - to build an image of professionalism, competence and quality”.


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