Mistakes Roofing Foreman and Supervisors Make

Managing people has always been and will remain a challenge. The good news is that contracting cannot be outsourced to China, so there will always be a market for contracting services. The bad news is that fewer and fewer Americans and Canadians see the trades as a career opportunity. Such shortages have placed more challenges on front-line supervisors and foreman. This article is designed to identify some of the more common mistakes foreman make. 

Common sense isn’t always so common. Everybody communicates differently. Learn to adapt to individuals and understand how they communicate, what they’re good at and not good at. The willingness to learn is key to being a good manager. Culture and learning differences can heavily impact people’s learning and communication styles. In many ethnic cultures, asking a question can be seen as a sign of ignorance or disrespect. Make sure your expectations are clearly understood and communicated back to you.