At a time when leadership is a more prized attribute in a construction industry under new global pressures, William W. Badger has pioneered research and innovative teaching approaches to enable employers and academics to identify and develop those who can make the grade.
The veteran construction management professor, who spent 26 years with the Corps of Engineers and two decades running Arizona State University’s renowned Del E. Webb School of Construction, now is embarking on a third career as the leading industry guru promoting the science of leadership.