A Career Trajectory Model: Communication Skills for Construction Management

9 pages•Published: May 26, 2024

John Killingsworth, Mitchell Ogden, Deniz Besiktepe and Manideep Tummalapudi

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between communication skills and career advancement for construction managers. The synthesis of grounded practices to communication theory was inclusive of a literature review, and related studies combined with observations and interviews in the field were used to develop a career trajectory model. This model is presented with quantitative and qualitative measures to validate the theory provided. Results from field observations, interviews, and validation measures are discussed and summarized. The study concludes that construction managers may accelerate their careers through conscientious efforts to develop their personal communication skills.

Keyphrases: career trajectory, communication, construction management education

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 5, pages 721-729.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/hv1f
	https://doi.org/10.29007/1d31

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2024:Career_Trajectory_Model_Communication,
  author    = {John Killingsworth and Mitchell Ogden and Deniz Besiktepe and Manideep Tummalapudi},
  title     = {A Career Trajectory Model: Communication Skills for Construction Management},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {5},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/hv1f},
  doi       = {10.29007/1d31},
  pages     = {721-729},
  year      = {2024}}

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