In the construction industry, there is a phenomenon that has attracted widespread attention and discussion, and that is the emergence of "tea drinking managers". The term stems from a misconception that some people have in the construction industry, who believe that as long as they obtain a first-class constructor certificate, they can easily become a project manager and manage large projects. However, the reality is not so ideal, and this phenomenon has led us to think deeply about the credentials and experience in the construction industry.First of all, we need to be clear that a certificate does not equal competency. In the construction industry, the Level 1 Constructor Certificate is a professional qualification that proves that the holder has certain professional knowledge and skills. However, this does not mean that the licensee is qualified to do the job of a project manager. The job of a project manager is not only to deal with documents and administrative matters, but more importantly, to be able to control the overall situation of the construction site, coordinate the work of various departments, and solve various unexpected problems. These require a wealth of practical construction experience and superb management skills, which cannot be obtained by obtaining a certificate.
As a result, those who only have certificates and lack actual construction experience are more like "clerks" who handle documents and administrative matters on the construction site, rather than really being in control of the overall situation of the construction site. They are called "tea managers" because more often than not, they drink tea in the office rather than directing construction on the construction site. This phenomenon reflects a misconception in the construction industry that too much emphasis is placed on credentials and the importance of practical experience is neglected.
However, on the other hand, we also see some people with practical construction experience, but they are unable to become project managers because of the lack of certification. They work the construction site, understand every construction link, and are familiar with every construction process, but because of the lack of certificates, they cannot get the recognition and promotion they deserve. This phenomenon is also worth pondering.
The construction industry is a very hands-on industry, and practical experience is very important for project managers. However, the recognition of certificates as a professional qualification cannot be ignored. So, how should we look at this?
In my opinion, the construction industry should establish a selection system that values both certificates and practical experience. On the one hand, we should encourage and support those who have practical construction experience to obtain certificates and improve their professional quality. On the other hand, we should also warn and guide those who only focus on obtaining certificates and ignore practical experience.
At the same time, construction companies should also change the recruitment concept of attaching too much importance to certificates, and pay more attention to the actual ability and work performance of employees. Only in this way can we truly cultivate a group of project managers with both certificates and practical experience, and promote the healthy development of the construction industry.
Overall, the phenomenon of "tea managers" reflects the contradictions and conflicts between credentials and experience in the construction industry. We should face up to this problem and look for a solution that guarantees professionalism and reflects practical experience. Only in this way can we truly improve the overall level of the construction industry and push it towards higher goals.
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