Reflection 36: The Value of Relationships?
Of late, the team has been revisiting our relationship with relationships! By this, we are talking about relationships both at work and outside work. Let’s face it: for most of…
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Weekly Round Up
Leon and I are writing this post from our Airbnb just south of Bath after attending the Diversity Impact Programme Showcase at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Bath.
Monday:
- Site compliance reports and inspections.
- Review of contractor proposals.
- Development of client ISO standards.
Tuesday:
- Site compliance inspections in Bournemouth.
- BREEAM team updates.
Wednesday:
- Site visit for intelligence gathering for a Construction Phase Plan (CPP).
- Client compliance day at New Forest Fencing Ltd.
Thursday:
- Health and Safety Awareness training for our partners at MSA.
- Chaired vehicle workshop progress meeting and design team meeting.
Friday:
- Attended the Diversity Impact Programme event at the University of Bath, following our mentoring involvement with the project
Insights Gained:
- Understanding the constraints of operating in high-risk explosive environments and their effects on construction activities.
- Engaging with professionals who understand risk management.
- Reflecting on our own values to identify any unconscious bias and understanding its impact on our behavior.
Looking Ahead:
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- Resting and reflecting on the past week with a bike ride around the Mendip Hills.
- Preparing for the upcoming week with a renewed focus on inclusive leadership.
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