expresso: mentorship

Navigating the consulting engineering industry is intimidating for newcomers and, at times, for seasoned employees. An experienced and proactive contributor to the industry can make all the difference for emerging talent, providing them with guidance and direction to inspire a lasting and successful career. board of directors, mentorship is a central part of my position. The board of directors is made up of talented leaders who demonstrate that our employees can achieve anything – that the sky is the limit. Therefore, developing my team’s skills, broadening their experience and imparting my focus on client service so they can be more effective is a critical part of my role. Because it is such a dynamic business, to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations we must be responsive and accessible. I see it as my responsibility to turn project witnesses into project managers . This direction inspires our people to speak up and actively contribute to their roles, instead of sitting on the sidelines. This level of involvement and commitment to open and honest communication translates into winning projects and overall client satisfaction. As a leader and member of EXP’s

INTRODUCTION

Good news – it’s working. After all, the numbers don’t lie. In this issue, we celebrate mentors at EXP, the people who have chosen to share their knowledge and shepherd the next generation of engineers, architects and shared services professionals. These articles are the result of mentees nominating the individuals that have influenced their growth, their success and counseled them when they faced adversity.

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Lloyd Gonsalves, P.Eng. Senior Vice President, Earth + Environment Brampton, ON