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For many across the country, the landscape season is winding down and with it comes the prime opportunity to reflect on your teamās wins and losses. As you shift gears to prepare for snow removal season or look to wrap things up before much of your staff takes a well-deserved break, it can be easy […]
SSC Services for Education, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, provides custodial, facilities maintenance and grounds management services to educational facilities. They have around 170 accounts across the U.S., and one of the hardest roles for them to fill is grounds management positions. Part of their solution to this challenge is their manager-in-training (MIT) program, which provides […]
Succession planning goes beyond ownership. Team members get sick. Employees can leave for various reasons and when you donāt have contingency plans in place, it can be a serious setback for your company. āLosing a branch manager, department head, or operations leader can have just as significant an impact on day-to-day operations and team morale,ā […]
ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, isnāt just another conference. It is a catalyst for your own professional growth and can help take your company to the next level. If you donāt want to miss out on the landscape industryās premier event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, share with your boss all the […]
The wait is finally over. Registration is now open for the landscape industryās premier event, ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. This year, the national conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. ELEVATE is jam-packed with education opportunities from Nov. 2-5, 2025. Main Stage Sessions ELEVATEās Main Stage sessions feature inspiring keynote speakers […]
In a world where many college graduates are struggling to find their first job due to a number of factors, this wasnāt an issue for Chris Graham, who started working for Designscapes Colorado, based in Centennial, Colorado, as a residential design associate in February this year. Graham graduated from Colorado State University in December 2024 […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Whenās the last time a highly-experienced individual walked in your door looking for a manager role? Even if this has happened at your company, it is definitely not the norm. If you want strong […]
To continue to raise professionalism in the industry, NALP contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. āNALPās role as the trade association for the industry is to really help the industry grow,ā says Britt Wood, CEO of NALP. āBy providing training as part of membership, we’re enabling […]
When youāre teaching someone how to ride a bike, typically theyāre a lot more successful when you start them off on training wheels until they get the hang of things. Similarly, utilizing stretch assignments can allow your rising star team members to test and grow their abilities without being thrown straight into the fire. Stretch […]
The first cohort of the NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with UVA Darden School of Business, completed their training recently and gained actionable insights on leadership, negotiation, finance and more during the program, which was held on Jan. 13-16. This three-day program featured interactive learning that utilized the Socratic method and included a tour […]
