Micro-Stress & Burnout in Construction (Virtual)

Uncovering the Hidden Drains on Performance and Well-being

Construction professionals operate in high-pressure environments where visible stressors—tight timelines, safety risks, and labor demands—are expected. But beneath these are invisible forces: microstresses.

These small, often unnoticed moments of tension—like misaligned expectations, emotional labor, or unclear communication—accumulate and silently erode well-being, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness.

Join us for this virtual class to help  you recognize the hidden impact of microstress and burnout by identifying their sources—such as emotional labor, misalignment, and unclear expectations—and understanding how they silently drain energy, focus, and performance on construction teams.

Gallup’s research reinforces this reality, showing that burnout is not just about workload—it’s about how people experience their work. Factors like lack of role clarity, unmanageable expectations, and insufficient recognition are key drivers. This session will explore how microstress and burnout intersect, and how construction leaders can proactively reduce both to build healthier, more resilient teams.

Learn to apply evidence-based strategies to reduce microstress and prevent burnout, including clarifying roles, fostering multidimensional relationships, and creating a culture of recognition and psychological safety—aligned with Gallup’s findings on what drives employee well-being.

PRESENTER: 

PAMELA NECKAR

Pamela Neckar is the founder of Impact Project Development, dedicated to building high-performance teams and embedding trust-based collaboration into complex organizations/projects. She is the past president and founder of Cogence Alliance, a nationally recognized platform for advancing best practices in project delivery. With over 25 years of experience as a business owner and CFO at Bostwick Design Partnership, Pamela brings deep expertise in financial strategy, leadership development, and Integrated Project Delivery consulting. Her work transforms culture into measurable outcomes—aligning cost, schedule, and quality for lasting success.