Delving into the practical side of leadership.
Leadership in Construction
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Recent Episodes
July 21, 2025
Take the Pressure Off: How Everyday Coaching Conversations Build Stronger Construction Teams
<p>In this episode I explore how coaching can be used as partof everyday communication in construction teams and how this simple shift can take the pressure off leaders who feel like they need to have all the answers.</p><p><br></p><p>Construction leadership often feels like firefighting. Yourteam comes to you for solutions, and it’s easy to slip into problem-solver mode. But there’s a better way. In this episode, I’ll explain how adopting a coaching approach in daily conversations helps your team take ownership, thinkcritically, and grow while freeing you from the burden of fixing everything yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:<br>- The problem with traditional leadership approaches<br>- Why coaching in conversations is a game-changer<br>- What coaching is (and isn’t)<br>- A simple example of coaching in action<br>- When to use these skills , and when not to<br>- The <strong>GROW model</strong> as a practical tool you can use today</p><p> </p><p>Key Takeaway:You don’t need all the answers. You just need better questions.</p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:<br>00:00 – Introduction<br>01:00 – Why leaders feel the pressure to solve everything<br>03:00 – How coaching in conversation can reduce stress and build stronger teams<br>05:00 – What coaching is… and isn’t<br>07:00 – A practical example from site management<br>09:00 – When coaching works and when it doesn’t<br>11:00 – The GROW model explained<br>13:00 – Final thoughts and how to get started</p><p> </p><p>Key Lessons:<br>- Coaching isn’t formal, it’s abouteveryday conversations<br>- Asking questions helps people take ownership and solve problems<br>- The GROW model provides a simple structure you can use today<br>- Leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about building capability in others</p><p></p>
July 15, 2025
NEC4 Contract: the Myths and Realities with Ben King
<p>Have you ever considered how much smoother your projectscould run if people truly understood both the spirit and the detail of the NEC4 contract?</p><p><br></p><p>When I think about the NEC4 contract, I reflect on how oftenits potential is misunderstood. In this conversation with Ben King, Business Unit Director at Aqua Consultants, we explore both the myths and the realities that surround NEC4, especially within the construction industry. What becomes clear is how much of this contract’s strength relies not simply on legal wording but on the behaviours and relationships of the people involved.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this episode, Ben shares how his diverse careeracross sectors, from water to highways, airports to manufacturing, has always brought him back to NEC contracts. His passion for NEC is grounded in his experience of how it should function: not as a shield or a sword, but as a framework for good project management and collaboration. That’s where so many people get it wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack three common myths about NEC4:</p><p>- That project behaviours do not influence the contractoutcomes.</p><p>- That NEC4 is merely a record-keeping tool.</p><p>- That every contractual communication signals conflict.</p><p><br></p><p>Ben uses analogies, real-life scenarios and practical tipsto bring these myths to life and bust them wide open. What I really valued from this conversation was the reminder that contracts do not run projects, people do. NEC4 gives people a solid structure, but its success depends on open communication, a mutual understanding of roles, and leadership that models collaboration from the outset.</p><p><br></p><p>Reflecting on my own experiences, I recognised how oftenprojects fall down when teams neglect the basics: clarity, communication, and consistency. Whether it’s early warning notices or programme management, the NEC4 contract works best when people use it as intended, to foster transparency and trust, not to catch each other out.</p><p><br></p><p>Ultimately, NEC4 is less about protecting commercialinterests in isolation and more about shaping behaviours, encouraging proactive communication, and reducing disputes through clarity and fairness. That’s whyit remains a contract I feel passionate about sharing with others in our industry.</p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 – Introduction and Ben’s background<br>03:00 – Myth 1: Project behaviours don’t affect outcomes<br>07:00 – Setting the right tone from the outset<br>10:30 – The pyramid analogy: top-down influence on behaviours<br>17:00 – Importance of communication and clarity over processes<br>24:00 – Myth 2: The contract is only there to capture issues<br>28:00 – NEC4 as a project management guide, not a legal weapon<br>33:00 – Programme management and compensation events<br>38:00 – Myth 3: Communications are not acts of conflict<br>45:00 – Proactive scenario planning and contract management plans<br>50:00 – Ben’s top three takeaways</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Key Lessons Learned</p><p>- NEC4 works best when communication and behaviours alignwith its intent</p><p>- The success of a project often hinges on principles set atthe outset, not mid-project corrections</p><p>- NEC4 is a practical guide for project management, not justa legal document</p><p>- Early warnings and compensation events are tools forcollaboration, not confrontation</p><p>- Strong leadership involves clear communication,consistency, and structured processes</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>NEC4 contract, NEC4 myths, construction contracts, collaborative contracting, early warning notices NEC4, programme management NEC4, compensation events NEC4, construction leadership, project management contracts, NEC4 best practices</p><p><br></p><p>Links & Resources:</p><p>Want to know more? <a href="https://linktr.ee/michaelfisher88">https://linktr.ee/michaelfisher88</a></p><p><br></p>
July 7, 2025
NEC4: Do's and Don'ts
Michael Fisher explores the essential do's and don'ts of the NEC4 contract, emphasizing leadership and relationships to reduce risk and build stronger teams in construction.
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