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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 […]
If one of your New Yearās resolutions is to read more books, consider mixing in some business books as well. Many landscape company owners have found these types of books can provide them with valuable insights and concepts to implement in their own operations. These are some of the business books NALP members recommend checking […]
Skilled labor is hard to find, which is why many lawn and landscape companies opt to start from the ground up with their employees. Even when they do hire an employee with prior industry experience, it is still important to train them so theyāre on the same page. āTraining is a key ingredient in developing […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. āAs leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]
Promoting your team members into leadership roles has multiple benefits, including a continuation of your company culture and providing a rewarding career path for your high-performers. āThe culture is the biggest piece,ā says Curtis Atkinson, founder and CEO ofĀ Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah. āSometimes bringing somebody in at a higher level takes a little […]
NALP has recently introduced eight new Landscape Business Management Certificate courses. These courses are ideal for mid-level professionals and cover essential skills needed to excel in key business areas. What Topics Are Covered? The courses cover a comprehensive range of topics including: Contract Law & Risk Management Essentials – covers aspects like effective contract management […]
