Leadership Development of Young Professionals for Organizational Performance in the Building Industry during the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

This study sought to review existing literature about leadership development of young professionals for organizational performance in the context of the building industry. The purpose was to reflect on the various findings and discussions, and then lay these out on the backdrop of the emerging fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Studies perceive leadership development as involving the process of cultivating the soft skills that a leader has through the use of diverse educational processes. Moreover, leadership development has been cited as one of the key ingredients that enrich organizational performance. Extant literature noted that the natures of construction and civil engineering professions demand for teamwork and collaborative approaches to efficiently solve the predominant unique and complex projects. It was observed that emerging global trends favoured the leadership development for younger generations, especially so during the predicted 4IR era that is driven by digital advancement, because of their unique characteristics.