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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Introduction and Learning Goals

  • Welcome, course objectives, and agenda overview
  • Aligning leadership with company mission and strategic goals
  • Setting participant expectations and conducting an initial self-assessment

Core Principles of Situational Leadership

  • Overview of leadership styles applicable to field teams
  • Assessing team competence and commitment levels
  • Choosing the most effective leadership approach for specific tasks

Effective Jobsite Communication

  • Techniques for delivering clear, concise briefings and instructions
  • Practicing active listening and verifying comprehension
  • Conveying technical and safety information under time pressure

Assertive Decision-Making and Problem Solving

  • Applying structured decision-making to field-based issues
  • Employing rapid root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
  • Balancing speed, safety, and quality in decision processes

Motivation, Recognition, and Positive Feedback

  • Identifying practical motivators for technical tradespeople
  • Providing constructive feedback and recognition in real-time
  • Designing short-term incentives and non-monetary rewards

Performance Management and Productivity Practices

  • Establishing clear expectations and measurable goals
  • Monitoring progress, KPIs, and conducting quick performance checks
  • Coaching for skills development and fostering accountability

Planning, Resource Coordination, and Time Management

  • Prioritizing tasks and managing daily schedules effectively
  • Coordinating materials, tools, and subcontractor activities
  • Developing contingency plans for delays and site disruptions

Health, Safety Leadership, and Compliance

  • The leader’s role in promoting safety-first behaviors
  • Conducting effective safety briefings and job hazard analyses
  • Managing incidents, reporting, and learning from near misses

Conflict Resolution, Team Cohesion, and Inclusive Practices

  • Managing interpersonal conflicts and handling difficult conversations
  • Fostering collaboration across multi-skilled teams
  • Encouraging inclusive behaviors and respectful communication

Practical Workshop: Scenario-Based Role-Plays

  • Facilitated role-plays addressing common site challenges
  • Receiving peer and trainer feedback using coaching frameworks
  • Refining approaches and drafting individual action plans

Implementation Planning and Measurement

  • Creating a 30-60-90 day leadership action plan
  • Selecting simple productivity and safety metrics for monitoring
  • Preparing handoff to HR or senior management for follow-up

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of electrical installation processes and site operations
  • Experience in supervising or working within technical teams
  • Familiarity with occupational health and safety principles

Target Audience

  • Team leaders and foremen in electrical installation
  • Site supervisors and project managers
  • HR or training coordinators overseeing field teams

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