| dc.description.abstract | The construction industry in the new
millennium has shown a variety of challenges for
young professionals. It is recognized that early
career experience can play a significant part in
lifelong professional capability, and the support
and knowledge gained during the early years of
post-graduate employment can influence future
career direction and success. This study was
conducted to identify the relevance of military
strategies that are mapped with the career
development of young construction
professionals (Architects, Civil Engineers,
Quantity Surveyors and Surveyors) while
suggesting strategies to fill the barriers to career
advancement. This study is based on the
construction industry of Sri Lanka where a
substantial number of young graduates enter the
field not knowing the proper mechanism to build
their future. The data collection was done
through questionnaires and semi-structured
interviews which were developed based on the
Art of War. Data analysis was done by using both
qualitative and quantitative techniques. It was
identified that young professionals should have
the inspiration to acquire the knowledge, skills
and abilities of their peers by engaging deep job
experience, adopting team member stance
through professionalism and connectivity;
handling office politics and conflicts effectively;
maintaining flexibility and manoeuvrability;
networking and soft skills. The outcome of the
study elicits that there is a relationship between
the tertiary education system and military
strategies to the career development of young
professionals. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended to prepare a strategic agenda for
the career development of young professionals
by collaboratively working with the academia,
industry and professional bodies, which is an
important aspect to the individual, as well as to
the organisational sustainability. | en_US |
