b'Presidents MessageSURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MANAGERS AND OWNERS Laurie Moore, MRCA PresidentA syoumoveuptheAlternate computer work with items that require engaging company ladder, scopeswith peopleof positions broaden.Allow breaks between meetings that require intense brainworkNow, along with duties that are solely your responsibility, youBatch like items together for efficiency and instant gratification play a support role to others.when you check multiple things off your list at once.Welcome to management. ItsDont multitask; focus on one thing at a time.a whole job just helping people including yourself stay in yourManage distractions:own lanes.While doing what it takes sounds great as an attitude,Every time you switch from one activity to another, it takes energy. it promotes responsibility overlaps that sometimes result in gaps.Not only the energy to switch, but also the energy to re-engage in Adding to the fun, theres typically unforeseen events or projectsthe work you left to address the distraction. Distractions interfere that fit best under your title.Managing all these moving partswith being mindful of what were doing resulting in unsent emails can be stressful and sometimes overwhelming. If you experienceor other forgotten actions.low energy or brain fog at times, stress and overwhelm could be the cause. Here are some ideas to not only survive, but thrive: Silence notifications on your phone, watch, computer and any Managing yourself: other electronic gizmo; only allow those absolutely necessary to the requirements of your positionManaging Stress: Decidehowoftenisoftenenoughtocheckfornew Simply the belief that a situation should be different than it iscommunications so you can batch responses.causes an increase in stress levels. Acknowledging a situationCreate shared calendars, spreadsheets or files to minimize is what it is and then determining how you would like it tothe need to ask others for information or for them to ask yoube helps see your goal and steps to improving your situation. Knowing you have a direction and a plan takes the pressure off.Define decision parameters for each position level to give If youre feeling stressed, try to identify the cause.Feelingsothers authority and confidence to make decisions. This helps are involuntary but can be a road map to lessen stress andwith the revolving office door syndrome.improve your outlook. Resist the temptation to scroll social media endlessly when If you think the current situation should be different, understandyou have an opportunity to give your brain a short break.why it isnt. Managing and Supporting Others:Focus on current fact rather than predicted outcomes basedCareer paths in roofing are possible from foreman to superintendent, on experience.to project manager, estimator and owner. During growth in your Acknowledge, but dont dwell on possible future outcomesorganization, implementing a process for those moving up to train that arent necessarily true their replacement eases the process of growth. In organizational downsizing,groupingscopeswithpartialpercentagesofAssess the next steps that can be taken in the present totime within one management role can simplify the process. improve situations. Organizations are constantly evolving in needs. Rightsizing is key.Managing your Energy: Recognizing the highest potential of the people in your company Allowing space for creative energy leads to excitement for whatand shifting them into appropriate positions can be like mining is to come next rather than feeling like youre being draggeddiamonds. Seize the opportunity to place responsibilities and behind a horse every time a new challenge arises. alter scopes to fit peoples strengths.You will see them shine Alternate high priority, intense focus items with easier, quickerin their positions with just small incremental changes in scope to-do itemsto feed their energy instead of sucking it out with tasks that just Alternate sitting with movement when possible. arent a great fit.4 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'