Over the 3 years that my brother and I have taken over the construction company (MAC Maintenance), we have changed the structure of the organization. When we were handed the company we had 23 employees all of whom had no specific job or title within the company. We currently have 26 employees, 6 of whom are foremen that each control a different aspect of the company such as framing, joint-taping, painting, etc. We gave the six foremen their roles based on seniority and performance.
5 of my foreman have really embraced their leadership roles but 1 of them is having a hard time doing the same. This one foremen has trouble rallying guys around him mainly because of character issues. We have talked to him several times about him and his section of the companies shortcomings but this was to no avail. My dilemma lies in that this foreman's workmanship is great but leadership qualities are poor. And if I was to demote him I would have to promote a guy with significantly less experience but better leadership qualities.
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It would be more helpful to know what kind of character issues this guy has. It would be more helpful to know what kind of leadership qualities he lacks. How long was this man in the leadership position? If it hasn't been too long then let him get used to it. If he is a guy who just cannot be a leader and you need someone to be then best way is to switch him with another man.
While it's hard to comment on this person's character since you didn't elaborate, I can say that every one is not management material. It doesn't matter how long they have been on the job or if they know the job like the back of their hand. If it is not in their personality to be in charge, they will never fit the role.
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