Sessions are held Mon/Wed from April 26 – May 10 from 1:00-3:00 pm CST

Program Overview:
Becoming a great leader will result in better performance for the entire team. In this five-module program, participants will learn the leadership skills they need to become top performers. Note: This program complements the Construction Foreman series. The topics are different.

Format
This program will be using GoToWebinar for it’s five two-hour live online modules. Participants will receive an invitation to join the sessions after completing the registration. The program includes a downloadable, interactive workbook. The fee is $169 per seat.

Who should attend
This is a construction industry leadership program for those who are responsible for supervising others, including crew leaders, foremen, supervisors, project managers and company leaders. Company owners are encouraged to attend.

Online Schedule

1. Construction Leader Qualities
   Monday, April 26 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
   What is Leadership? This module focuses on leadership rather than management of
   construction work groups.
2.  Construction Leaders
   Wednesday, April 28 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
   Construction leaders are liaisons between their teams and upper management. This
   module looks at the role of leaders and the six actions they can take to produce
   superior results.
3. Team Leaders
   Monday, May 3 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
   Successful team leaders build effective teams through an understanding of
   performance styles.
4. Leadership is Hard
   Wednesday, May 5 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
   Experienced leaders understand the power of conflict and motivation. This module will
   look at motivation, demotivation and how to promote employee accountability.
5. The Great Leader
   Monday, May 10 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
   The great leader isolates and identifies the root problems of poor performance. This
   module also looks at the power of praise to increase team enthusiasm.
   

Course Overview: The Communication, Negotiation & Time Management course covers communicating to understand and to be understood—verbal, nonverbal, written, e-mail, and phone skills. Participants will learn to listen, understand the art of influence, and participate in results-oriented meetings. It will also cover time management methods and techniques to immediately apply to the job.

Who should attend: Communication, negotiation and time management are all keys to achieving outstanding results so this course is beneficial to anyone on the project management team. This includes, project supervisors, project coordinators, assistant project managers and newer project managers. This course is also suitable for field personnel who would like to move into project management along with others who want to gain a better understanding of the industry. *Communication, Negotiation & Time Management is offered as either stand-alone training or for those who are in the Project Coordinator Program.

Format:  ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Communication, Negotiation, & Time Management online series consists of 90-minute to 2-hour live online modules that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills.  Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.

Workbooks: Before each session starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program.  It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.

The fee is $189 per seat.

Session details:

1. Communication Model/Active listening — Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. This session reviews the communication model and looks at the many ways a message can get lost in the communication cycle between a sender and receiver. It then looks at how to overcome communication barriers and discusses the power of active listening.

2. Communication Channels/Meetings — Thursday, April 29, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT.  Communicating ethically and earning respect are at the very core of an effective construction company. This session outlines the behaviors of a high trust working environment.  It also covers different communication styles and channels. Meetings can be a waste of time or they can move a project forward. Participants will learn how to plan and participate in effective meetings, including taking meeting minutes or notes. They will also understand the importance of doing follow-up on action items generated by meetings.

3. Negotiating with Purpose — Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT.  The ability to negotiate effectively is a major component of communication. We negotiate for schedules, time, and resources every day, often without realizing it. This session will lay out win-win negotiation basics and will demonstrate how these principles apply to both the home and work environments.

4. The Value of Time — Thursday, May 6, 2021,10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Time management is fiction. No one can actually manage time, but we can manage what we do with the time we have. This session will discuss both workspace and workflow management. Participants will understand how to effectively prioritize tasks and how to communicate those priorities to other work team members.

Note: This is course 3 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course.

This 6-hour class:
– Meets OSHA qualification standard for rigging and signal person
– Includes written and practical training and testing
– Qualification compliance card issued upon successful completion

Facility will be secured once minimum attendance number is reached. Confirmations will be sent out at that time to all registered attendees.

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Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 7 from 7:30 am – 11:30 am

This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.

Class is limited to 12 participants. 

Location will be secured when minimum attendance numbers are reached. Confirmations will be emailed/mailed out at that time.

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Course Overview: Contract language can sometimes be confusing to the uninitiated. Construction Law/Breachless Execution provides a new way for construction professionals to look at the contracts and other legal documents used daily.  Examining real-life construction disputes, participants will gain an understanding of the basics behind being “breachless” and operating consistently with their construction contracts to protect their companies from litigation.

Who should attend: This course is for individuals who are on the project management team. This includes, project supervisors, project coordinators, assistant project managers and newer project managers. Construction Law/Breachless Execution is also suitable for field personnel who would like to move into project management along with others who want to gain a better understanding of the industry. Construction Law/Breachless Execution is offered as either stand-alone training or for those who are in the Project Coordinator Program.

Format:  ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The online series consists of 90-minute to 2-hour live online sessions that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills.  Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.

Workbooks: Before each module starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program.  It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.

The fee is $189 per seat.

Session details:

1. Contracts and Terminology – Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Project Coordinators are often working with contract language.  This session will discuss the concepts of breachless execution. Participants will learn commonly used terms and concepts, including contracts, contract breach, and indemnification.

2. Contracts, Issues, and Resolution – Thursday, May 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn about contract modifications including the importance of written change orders, and construction change directives. This session will also review AIA A201 forms and their use.

3. Progress Billing and Payment Process – Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn about scheduled values, how to properly execute pay applications, and when to use certificate of payments. The instructor will review lien and bond waivers. Subcontractor payment issues and non-payment remedies will be discussed.

4. Performance Issues, Default, and Termination – Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn the three kinds of terminations, termination procedures and post-default actions.

Note: This is course 4 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program but can be taken as a stand-alone course.

Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 12 from 8 am – 12 pm

This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.

Class is limited to 10 participants.

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Join ABC Members for an afternoon of competitive fun
at Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm!   

www.whisperingemeraldridge.com

Cost to attend is $100 per person and includes
ammo, hat and dinner & drinks!

Registration: 1:00pm

Practice Shooting: 1:30pm – 2:00pm (if interested)

Safety Speech: 2:15pm

Shooting Begins: 2:30pm

Dinner & Awards: 4:30pm

**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough,
shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**

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Begins Monday, May 17

Session overview:  The Construction Team course focuses on the team approach to construction or, essentially, getting the most out of teams. This includes learning how to tap into talents, developing trust, avoiding and resolving conflict, mentoring and continuous personal leadership development.

Who should attend: This program is for individuals who are beginning to manage teams or who are going to be taking more of a leadership role in the company. This could include anyone who manages or works closely with teams and want to improve upon the soft skills of leadership.

Format: This program will be using the online GoToWebinar platform and consists of five, 1 ½ – 2-hour live online sessions that provide participants with knowledge they need to build their leadership skills with an emphasis on their team. Participants will receive an invitation to join the sessions after completing the registration. The program includes a downloadable, interactive workbook.

The fee is $189 per seat.

Session details:

1. Team Builder – Mon. May 17, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT.  Lessons on leadership often forget to address the need for leaders to build their teams. The initial segment in this series investigates how leaders can tap the unique talents of their people to build better teams. Participants will finish this segment knowing how to be a team builder.

2. Building Team Trust – Tue. May 18, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT.  Obtaining trust from the team is paramount to being an effective team leader. Find out why trusted leaders are more successful. Participants learn how to build trust with their teams and use that trust to achieve positive results.

3. Team Leader’s Toolbox – Wed. May 19, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT.  Leaders need a set of useable skills to get the most from their teams. This segment discusses a number of these skills including problem solving, team decision making, working through conflicts, critical thinking, and communication. All topics are viewed through the lens of the team leader.

4. Team Mentor – Mon. May 24, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT.  Leaders need to be mentors. team members need mentors to grow in their careers. Coaching is a part of the mix. The Team Mentor segment discusses how all these elements of the team relationship need to work together for a winning team.

5. Your Winning Team – Wed. May 26, 2021, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT.  Team Leaders never stop learning and improving. The final segment in this series adds several tips on how to continuously improve as a team leader. Participants will wrap up their journey in becoming a better team leader by learning valuable lessons in how to get the most from their team, now and in the future.