Introduction video
The Level-Up Leadership Excellence in Construction Program is a two-day intensive workshop designed for leaders in the construction industry, focusing on essential leadership skills tailored to construction management. Through a blend of theoretical insights and ample practical application opportunities, attendees will enhance their capabilities in self-awareness, communication, delegation, performance management, coaching, and conflict management. The program will feature expert-led sessions, interactive activities, and relevant case studies to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Note: this session is intended for active participation, participants will be required to complete a personality assessment prior and will be required to prepare examples and questions they would like to leverage in the session.
What’s Included?
Day One: (8:30am-4pm ET)
Module 1: The Inspirational Leader, Self-Awareness, & Personality using DiSC®
Module 2: Communicating Effectively
Module 3: Prioritizing & Delegating
Day Two: (8:30am-4pm ET)
Module 4: Performance Managing & Providing Feedback
Module 5: Coaching for Results
Module 6: Essential Conflict Management Skills
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is currently in a leadership role and is looking to refine their skills as a leader to become even more effective in their role. Also, anyone who is hoping to move into a leadership role and is looking to catapult their skills to become an effective people-leader in the construction industry.
DAY ONE
Module 1: The Inspirational Leader, Self-Awareness, & Personality using DiSC®
Day One Kick-Start and Introductions
Becoming an Effective and Inspirational Leader:
- Learn the qualities of effective and inspirational leaders and develop strategies to motivate teams in the construction industry.
- How to build trust and credibility with your people.
Understand Self-Awareness:
- Recognize the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership.
- Identify personal strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Your Personality Profile:
- Understand the DiSC© model and the corresponding personality styles.
- Analyze your personal DiSC© profile results to better understand your leadership style.
Module 2: Communicating Effectively
Effective Communication Techniques
- Learn to communicate your vision and strategy and ensure the message you intend to send is the message being received.
- Develop clear and concise communication by mastering verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Utilize active listening to improve understanding and relationships.
- Address communication challenges specific to the construction sector.
Module 3: Prioritizing and Delegating
Prioritization Skills:
- Implement techniques for effective time management and identify your key priorities.
Delegation Strategies:
- Understand the various approaches to effective delegation.
- Learn to delegate tasks to team members based on their strengths and skills.
Overcoming Delegation Challenges:
- Address common barriers to effective delegation, including how to promote accountability within the team.
Action Planning & Post-Session Goal Setting
Note: Day one will include a fireside chat with an industry guest speaker
DAY TWO
Module 4: Performance Managing & Providing Feedback
Day Two Kick-Start and Action Plan Check-In
Performance Management (PM) Fundamentals:
- Learn the core principles of performance management (PM).
- Implement performance tracking and evaluate PM Gaps.
Effective Feedback Techniques:
- Understand the importance of providing timely and structured feedback.
- Develop skills for delivering feedback which drives improvement.
Performance Improvement & Celebrating Successes:
- Create and implement action plans to address performance issues.
- Gain strategies to recognize and reinforce great work.
Module 5: Coaching for Results
Coaching Principles:
- Support and motivate team members in achieving their full potential by leveraging your role as a coach.
- Learn and practice using the G.R.O.W coaching model to promote ongoing growth and development.
- The importance of encouraging a variety of self-directed learning and professional development.
Module 6: Conflict Management Skills
Conflict Management Fundamentals:
- Understand the key principles of successful Conflict Management.
- Learn techniques to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Practice Handling Construction-Specific Conflict Situations:
- Address common conflict scenarios in the construction industry.
- Practice conflict management skills through role-playing and case studies.
Action Planning & Post-Session Goal Setting
Gold Seal credits: 4
Sponsorships for this event are also available. Contact Faith Chen at fchen@tcaconnect.com for more details
Julie Ruben Rodney, Founder and CEO of MaxPeople, brings over 20 years of expertise in HR and Employment Law and specializes in Leadership Development. She has been supporting businesses across Canada in construction, engineering, and manufacturing. With her deep understanding of the unique challenges leaders in construction face, Julie is very well positioned to guide participants in mastering the essential leadership skills needed to excel in this complex industry.