icc journey to leadership in code administration · 2016-09-15 · personal “leadership...

ICC Journey to Leadership in Code Administration

DESCRIPTION

If you aspire to become a leader in the Code profession, this seminar is for you! More than 80 percent of the Code Officials of the existing Code professional workforce are planning on retiring in the next 15 years, with more than 30 percent in the next five years. It is imperative that future leaders of the Code profession are developed. Being promoted to a higher level of responsibility in the Code profession means you must move beyond technical expertise and rely on and utilize leadership skills.

This session will allow you to begin the thought process for developing your personal “leadership journey” for growth in the Code profession by learning from the experts.

You will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with leaders in this industry. Past Presiding Presidents and/or Board Members of the International Code Council will lead this session. They will share their personal leadership journey, including what made them successful and lessons learned.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, you will be better able to:

•Describe the future of the Code Official role in the building safety industry.

•Describe the competencies necessary to be an effective leader in the Code profession.

•Discuss embracing the next generation of dynamic and diverse Code Officials.

•Describe lessons learned from current leaders in the Code profession.

•Describe possible next steps for professional development.

OVERVIEW OF THE SESSION

WHAT MAKES A LEADER?•Everyone has basic leadership skills

• Leadership is personal. Leaders each have their own individual leadership style

•Make a positive generous ruckus

•Challenge the status quo

•Look for the Aha moments

Typical traits of leaders:

•Ability to Delegate

•Ability to Inspire

•Accountability

•Communication

•Commitment

•Confidence

•Creativity

•Decisiveness

•Empathy

•Honesty

•Intuition

•Positive Attitude

Successful Atypical traits:

•Humility — True leaders have confidence but realize the point which it becomes hubris.

•Passion — Whatever it is, you must have passion for what you are doing. Live, breathe, eat and sleep your mission.

•Compassion — Too many leaders these days manage with a balance sheet, often times at the expense of their employees and customers. Talented people want to work for leaders and organization that truly care about their employees and communities in which they operate.

•Fearlessness — True leaders are not afraid to take risks or make mistakes. True leaders make mistakes born from risks.


INTRODUCTION OF PAST PRESIDENTS

Past President Notes

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PAST PRESIDINGOFFICERS


WHAT ARE THE COMPETENCIES FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE CODE PROFESSION?

Which competencies do you possess?

•Take a few minutes to review the list of competencies.

•Indicate which competencies you feel you possess.

•Indicate which competencies you need to improve.

•Add additional skills that you feel are necessary for success.

Competencies

Modeling after successful code officials

Finding a mentor

Develop a varied network of advisors

Seek advice from peers

Build a network

Listen to leaders in the community

Be helpful, fair and factual

Treat customers better than you would expect to be treated

Listening

Empowering others

Strong Personal Values/Family Values

Passion for their job, profession

Learn people skills

Attention to career goals

Get involved in code adoption and development

Participation in a Code Organization

Get involved

Learn to understand the code development process

Be a frequent participant in the code administration and enforcement profession

Be a teacher to staff and the public

Code Competence

Commit to continuous learning

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THE FUTURE OF THE CODE OFFICIALS Results and Recommendations from a Demographic Survey

Characteristics of typical Code professional:

•Is between the ages of 55 and 64.

•Has 26 to 35 years in the building industry with 15 years in the Code profession

•First job was in the trades

•Expects to leave the workforce in the next 5 to 15 years

What does the data say?


THE FUTURE OF THE CODE OFFICIALS (cont'd)

Actions for you to consider

How can you position yourself to be prepared to fill the gap?

What skills should you seek?

What are your opportunities to improve those skills?


Activity Scenario

Traditionalists1922-1945

Baby Boomers1946-1964

Generation X1965-1976

Millennials1981-1990

Generation 9/111991-

Work Environment

Office only Long hours in the office

Office, home – wants flexibility

Office, home – wants flexibility

Socially conscious

Motivators Self-worth Salary Security Maintaining a personal life

Information

Mentoring Not necessary Does not handle negative feedback

Not necessary to receive feedback

Consistent feedback necessary

Feedback is appreciated

Retention Loyalty Salary Security/salary Personal relationships

Socially conscious

Career Goals

Build a lifetime legacy with one company

Build and excel at a perfect career

Build a transferrable career using a variety of skills and experiences

Build several parallel careers and have multiple jobs simultaneously

Entering the workforce through nontraditional avenues (e.g., contract work)

Signature Product

Automobile Television Personal computer

Smart phone Tablet

FIVE GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE


LEARNING DISCUSSION

Leading a Department

Mentoring


LEARNING DISCUSSION (cont'd)

Developing a Career Path

Professional Development


LEARNING DISCUSSION (cont'd)

Networking


NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done and his aim fulfilled, they will say we did it ourselves.

—Lao Tzu

Legacy

Everyone must leave something behind when he dies… Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die… It doesn't matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that's like you after you take your hands away.

—Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

Your Road to the Future

Make a plan for your career

Get a mentor

Build a professional network

Obtain skills to build your portfolio

Other:


NOTE TO SELF

Fill out a worksheet pertaining to next steps and commitments to further your leadership journey.

Address an envelope to yourself and turn it in to the facilitators. • In one month, your worksheet will be sent to you as a reminder of what you committed to

doing as you work on your journey to leadership.

Leadership Competencies I Need to Improve:

Key Relationships That I Will Develop or Improve:

Education & Training I Need:

Skills and Experiences I Need:

Other Things to Consider:

List 3 Career Goals

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