second deck of revision Flashcards
What are the benefits of Teamworking?
=Collaboration in a group can help solve difficult problems by finding the best solutions through different ideas.
=Ensures that everyone feels involved. Every team member feels like their voice is being heard
=Boosts productivity and reduces stress
=Tasks can be delegated to the person with the right skills
What role does diversity play in Teamworking?
=People from a range of backgrounds can bring different areas of knowledge that can help achieve difficult tasks and can increase work productivity.
*It allows for people to feel a sense of belonging regardless of where they are from, their beliefs or gender etc.
*It avoids discrimination against anyone in the workplace.
What are the different stages of forming a team?
Tuckmans theory proposed 5 stages of development: forming/storming/norming/performing/adjourning. These stages supposedly start when the group first meets and last until the project ends.
what is formingFSNPA
f=High dependence on the leader for guidance and direction.
s=Clarity of the team’s purpose increases but many uncertainties persist.
n=Roles and responsibilities are clear and accepted
p=The team’s increased strategic awareness. It is now clear why the team is doing what it is doing.
a=It involves the breaking-up of the group once the project or task is completed successfully.
What are the characteristics of an effective team?
-Team members have a common sense of purpose
-Clear understanding of objectives
-Sufficient resources
-Mutual respect among members
-Valuing strengths, respecting weaknesses
-Willingness to share knowledge and expertise
-Speaking openly
-Diversity of skills
What are the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. this is age,disability,gender reassignment,marriage,pregnancy,race,religion,sex,sexual orientation
What is an unconscious bias?
*Unsupported judgments in favour of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to another, in a way that is usually considered unfair.
*These judgements are made without conscious awareness
*These automatic assumptions and stereotypes are a major contributor to a lack of workplace diversity
What are the prohibited characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?
=Direct discrimination- when someone is treated less favourably then another person because of a protected characteristic.
=associative discrimination- direct disc against someone because they associate with another person who possesses a protected characteristic
=perceptive discrimination- against an individual because others think they possess a particular protected characterstic
=indirect
=harrasement-Creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that individual
=victimisation -when an employee is treated badly because they have made or supported a complaint or raised a grievance under the Equality Act
How do the Building Regulations Part M promote inclusion in a design?
this approved doc provides information about ease of access and use of buildings. guidance on ramps and steps is covered to provide ease of access.
What do the RICS do to promote Inclusive Environments?
The RICS are looking to drive behaviour change by:Encouraging all organisations to look carefully at their employment practices and have inclusivity at the heart of what they do. can be done via hiring processes/staff retention/staff engagement
Can you tell me some of the motivational Theories that you are aware of?
herzbergs motivation theory. provides 2 factors that affect motivation in the workplace.
*These factors are hygiene factors and motivating factors. Hygiene factors will cause an employee to work less if not present. i.e working conditions
*Motivating factors will encourage an employee to work harder if present i.e recognition/personal growth
What is the difference between a leader and a manager?
leader= sets and develops goals, has focus on a longer term strategy, motivates team members
manager= focuses on meeting short term goals, manages team members instead of motivating
Does a good leader automatically make a good manager?
Just because someone is in a managerial or supervisory role, doesn’t automatically make that person a true leader. They are two distinct roles which require different skills to achieve success in either.
What are the different types of leadership styles that you are aware of?
democratic=The leaders make or break decisions democratically, based on their team’s opinion and feedback. Although it is the leader who makes the final call, every opinion counts.
autocratic=Leaders with this style expect others to adhere to the decisions they take, which is not a sustainable approach in the long term
lassez fair=This style is the least intrusive and leaders with this approach ensure that the authority lies with the employees. Can empower but can also limit development
strategic=Strategic leadership acts as a bridge between the senior team and the employees.
How would you conduct a performance management review?
=set goals and define SMART metrics, track progress regularly and mitigate obstacles, *
Make an action plan; assign responsibility and timelines against actions.
=Make sure you and your direct report share ownership for the execution of the plan.
=During the year, the performance objectives can be modified to ensure alignment with changing work priorities, organizational plans, resource availability, and needs of the company; the changes must be made in agreement with the employee
What are the characteristics of a good leader?
purpose-Leaders who incorporate their personal purpose into the company’s overall mission inspire individual accountability in their teams.
motivation-Leaders are intrinsically motivated and team members are inspired to work towards the company’s vision and goals.
vision-Leaders can see the bigger picture and can drive action amongst their team members through their clear direction and by having the end goal in mind throughout the process.
creativity-Leaders challenge their team members to not just accept the way things are but to question the status quo.
empathy-Leaders empathise with their team members.
What climate is required in order to create a high performing team?
*Strong Leadership
*A respectful atmosphere where each team member feels valued and that their contributions and ideas are acknowledged
*A responsible culture fostered through organised management of team members objectives
*Instilling an understanding that problems are to be shared so that they can be solved by the team.
What is the difference between VE and VM?
VM= Defining what “value” means to key stakeholders – WHAT & WHY.What benefit / function are we trying to achieve and WHY. NEEDS to be communicated early.
VE= Establishing how to balance benefits sought with resources required – HOW
▪How can we achieve the benefits / functions defined in an efficient and economic way.
What is the difference between VE and cost cutting?
value engineering, which is rooted in a more proactive and forward-thinking approach to quality and cost optimization. i.e replacing tiling with the same function with lower costs.
cost cutting does not focus on the impact that cuts might have on the long-term value, purpose, or function of the product. i.e. removing finishes.
what stage of riba does ve occur and vm
VM is most effective at the early stages of a project during preparation and brief & concept design which is led by client and design Team.
VE occurs better at technical design which is more contractor & design led.
What are the benefits of Value Management?
=Need for new investment is always verified and project goals are clearly defined.
=Objectives and decisions are openly discussed and explicitly stated.
=Alternative solutions are always sought and considered
=Potential for increasing value for money
Can you provide me with an example of VE proposal that you have implemented on your project?
On my project we have ve for soft flooring within my case study, due to the spec product not achieving slip rating in the WC’s. We went back to the supplier who sent data sheets of similar products which we put forward to the client alongside samples and went for r10 rating.
What happens at a Value Management Workshop?
usually a 40hr workshop. A facilitator is required. All members of the Design Team, Construction team and Client should attend. Ideas generated in workshop and then detailed development of the ideas takes place outside the workshop. QS quantifies the commercial impact of the proposals
What are the limitations of VE?
is it ve or is it cost cutting, is it achieving what the project wants, has it been done too late in the project where there is no value left.
What is Risk Management?
Risk Management is the process to quickly identify project risks, evaluate their impact and develop mitigation plans. this enables them to be acknowledged then managed in a structured way to reduce their effect on the project as a whole.
What are the stages of Risk Management?
risk identification (Generate a comprehensive list of risks based on the events which affect the achievement of the project objectives), risk analysis (Understanding the risks; risk category, risk type, probability, impact etc), risk evaluation (To assist in making decisions, based on the outcomes of the risk analysis, about which risks need treatment and the priority for treatment implementation.), risk treatment (Objective is to minimize the impact of risks on the project objectives). needs to be monitored and review.
What is a Risk Register?
Schedule of risks involved in a project. Usually includes:
*A description of the risk
*Owner of the risk
*Estimated cost
*Probability of risk occurring
Can you give me some examples of risks in construction projects?
External Risks
* Economic, legal, political
Financial Risks
* Exchange rate, funding, material escalation
Site Risks
* Restricted, occupied site, planning difficulties, access & Environmental
Client Risks
* Lack of experience, unclear approval process
