Sept. 14th from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

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.

The fee is $189 per seat.

Session details:

1. Team Builder – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.

Begins Tuesday, September 16, 2021

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, 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 – Tues, Sept. 16, 2021, 2:00pm – 4:00 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 – Thurs, Sept. 21, 2021, 2:00pm – 4:00 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 – Tues. Sept. 23, 2021, 2:00pm – 4:00 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 – Thurs. Sept. 28, 2021, 2:00pm – 4:00 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 – Tues. Sept. 30, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 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.

Critical Skills® was developed for selected construction team members to support supervisors and leaders by providing top field personnel with pre-leadership training. Each of the four 2-hour modules are presented using a fast-paced direct approach. They are jam packed with immediately actionable and relevant content. Critical Skills® generates meaningful discussions between supervisors and their crew members, putting everyone on the same page.

Who Should Enroll?
This program is for field-level employees and others who want to develop soft skills, including the ability to communicate effectively. All members of work crews can benefit as well, including journey-level workers, supervisors and employers.

Begins September 13

Cost is $169 per ABC Member Employee

Program overview: Critical Skills® focuses on soft skills in areas of communication and trust, teamwork and productivity. It also addresses the importance of professionalism and working with diverse groups of people. Sessions are packed with immediately-actionable and relevant content.

Who should attend:  This program was developed for newer supervisors or top field personnel poised to become supervisors as a form of pre-leadership training. It is designed to enhance and develop a number of vital soft skills.

Format: ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar platform for online classes. The four, 90-minute to two-hour sessions. Each of the sessions are presented using a fast-paced, fairly direct approach.  Critical Skills® is known to generate meaningful discussions between supervisors and team members.

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

Session details:

1. Construction Communication Part 1 — Mon., Sept. 13, 2021 5:00pm – 7:00pm CDT/ 6:00pm – 8:00pm EDT. What is the Communication Model and what could possibly go wrong? We will focus on the communication cycle between a sender and receiver. We then look at how to overcome communication barriers and discusses the power of active listening.

2. Construction Communication Part 2 — Wed., Sept. 15, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00pm CDT/6:00pm – 8:00pm EDT. Communicating ethically and earning respect are at the very core of an effective construction crew. Part 2 outlines the behaviors of a high trust working environment. It also covers how gossip, rumors, and how lies destroy trust. This module includes talking to supervisors, filling out essential paperwork, and reading to find information.

3. Construction Teamwork — Mon. Sept. 20, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00pm CDT/6:00pm – 8:00 pm EDT. Successful construction crews have common characteristics. We will cover the difference between groups and teams. Highlighting team member styles and intergenerational/multicultural teams. We will also spotlights the importance of on-boarding new crew members, which results in peak performing teams.

4. Construction Professionalism & Productivity — Wed. Sept. 22, 2021, 5:00 pm – 7:00pm CDT/6:00pm – 8:00pm EDT.  No matter the trade, construction is a profession. This session ties the traits of construction professionals in with productivity.

Great craftspeople can become great crew leaders, foremen, and supervisors, with proper support, guidance, and educational opportunities. The Construction Foreman is a one-day program that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their supervisory skills.

Who Should Enroll?

This program is for those with little or no formal supervisory training who supervise others in some capacity. This includes new crew leaders, foreman, and supervisors with anywhere from a few months to a few years’ experience. Company owners and experienced supervisory are welcome attend with their new supervisors.

Great craftspeople can become great crew leaders, foremen, and supervisors, with proper support, guidance, and educational opportunities.

Format

ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Construction Foreman online series is $189 and consists of 90-minute to 2- hour live online modules that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their supervisory skills. Once a person has registered and is approved, an invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.

Before each module starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. Note: the workbook will be in an editable format, but we recommend you work from a hard copy if possible.

The instructor for this class is Michael Somers of The Construction Classroom.

Who Should Enroll?

This program is for those with little or no formal supervisory training who supervise others in some capacity. This includes new crew leaders, foreman, and supervisors with anywhere from a few months to a few years’ experience. Company owners, project managers, and experienced supervisors are welcome attend.

Online Schedule

1. Transition to Foreman — Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   New and existing leaders will discover useful leadership keys and supervisory skills. Find your own leadership style and learn how to use it successfully.
2. Decision Making — Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   Leaders will realize how important decisions are made every day. Find out how to make good decisions in a logical and effective manner.
3. Communication for the New Leader – Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021,2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   Communication skills are essential for every good leader. Understand the significant communication elements needed to be a highly effective communicator.
4. Delegation — Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   Find the reasons why good leaders need to also be good delegators. Acquire the skills and knowledge leaders need in delegating tasks to their people.
5. Leading the Difficult Worker — Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   Skills to lead difficult people are needed by all leaders. Recognize a difficult worker and discover tips on how to manage difficult situations.
6. The Foreman Your Crew Wants to Follow — Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm CDT
   Everyone wants to be on the winning team. Learn what respected leaders do to motivate and build enthusiasm in their teams.

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.

The fee is $189 per seat.

Session details:

1. Communication Model/Active listening — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

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.

Format:  ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Communication, Negotiation, & Time Management online series consists four, 2-hour live online modules that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their 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, Oct. 4, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT/3:00 pm – 5:00 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, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT/3:00 pm – 5:00 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, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT/3:00 pm – 5:00 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, 2021,2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT/3:00 pm – 5:00 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.

In Person – October 20 from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

About this Class
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.

Who Should Enroll?
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.

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.

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 $189 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, Oct. 25 – 2:00-4:00 pm Central / 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
   What is Leadership? This module focuses on leadership rather than management of
   construction work groups.
2.  Construction Leaders
   Wednesday, Oct. 27 – 2:00-4:00 pm Central / 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
   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, Nov. 2 – 2:00-4:00 pm Central / 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
   Successful team leaders build effective teams through an understanding of
   performance styles.
4. Leadership is Hard
   Wednesday, Nov. 4 – 2:00-4:00 pm Central / 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
   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
   Friday, Nov. 5 – 2:00-4:00 pm Central / 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern
   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.
   

In Person – November  3 from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Course Overview: This foundational program focuses on Project Delivery, from the initial estimate to closeout. Learn the basics of estimating, discover why projects go wrong, examine the science of production, examine common reasons for cost overruns, control project budgets, and learn how to efficiently plan and maintain your projects.

Who Should Attend: This program is for those who supervise others and are responsible for delivering projects which includes foremen, project supervisors, and project managers.

Cost:  $189 for ABC Members

Course Overview: This foundational program focuses on Project Delivery, from the initial estimate to closeout. Learn the basics of estimating, discover why projects go wrong, examine the science of production, examine common reasons for cost overruns, control project budgets, and learn how to efficiently plan and maintain your projects.

Who Should Attend: This program is for those who supervise others and are responsible for delivering projects which includes foremen, project supervisors, and project managers.

Format:  ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Construction Project Delivery sessions consist of four 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.  Cost is $189 for ABC Members.

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.

Session details:

1. Project Setup through Closeout – Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central / 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern. Discover typical construction project workflows; the contractor-subcontractor relationship, including proper communication; learn typical checklist items used in setting up projects; get tips on managing the change order process.

2. Production, Leadership and Project Delivery – Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central / 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern. Explore the supervisor’s role in successful project delivery; learn the definition of productivity and how to benchmark productivity and look at the relationships between leadership, project delivery and productivity.

3. Delivering a Profitable Project – Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central / 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern. Examine a project’s cost basis while looking at it from a supervisor’s and a project manager’s viewpoint; learn the primary costs in a typical project and their origins in the estimate; discuss drivers which have direct impact on the typical project and their origins in the estimate and discuss drivers which have direct impact on the project’s cost.

4. Improving Project Delivery – Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central / 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern. Covers use of scheduling, costs, and field management; covers how the supervisor’ management and leadership skills become key in productivity improvement.