Foundation of a Field Leader

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FOUNDATIONS of a Field Leader 2024

Laying the Groundwork for Effective Field Leadership Brought to You by Master Builders of Iowa

FOUNDATIONS of a Field Leader

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Laying the Groundwork for Effective Field Leadership

All Sessions Will be Held at:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center 4100 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA

This field leadership development program in its 7th year is designed to provide attendees with tools and information to help them excel in the areas of Leadership, Risk Management, Communication, and Personal Effectiveness. Leading a team, crew, or group of individuals in a commercial construction project environment takes an exceptional person with the right skill set and personality, along with construction knowledge and awareness.

SESSION 1 Transitioning to Leadership January 10, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Leadership as Stewardship Building Relationships Lunch Encouraging Others Ask for More

Leaders in the field must be able to manage time, equipment, materials, and most importantly, people. This program will provide the tools and help participants develop the skills in becoming successful field leaders.

This series will provide attendees with a unique blended approach to leadership development with content being presented from both a theory and conceptual approach, while also being reinforced with examples and activities specific to the commercial construction project perspective.

SESSION 2 Safety Leadership & Risk Management January 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5:30 pm

The Evolution of Safety Truth or Dare? The TRUTH about Safety Management & Dare to be Excellent Social & Dinner (included in registration fee)

January 24, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dazed and Confused! Why Do We Do the Things We Do? Power of Positive Reinforcement

SESSION 3 Communication for Connection & Cooperation February 7, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Report Out from Session 1 Moving from Self Centered to Team Centered Lunch Understanding Communication Style & Language Words, Phrases, & Communication Approaches that work

Fees: $1,750 / Person - MBI Members $2,190 / Person - Non-Members Fees include class materials and meals where noted. Participants are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations.

NO RISK GUARANTEE MBI backs this course with a tuition-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with this course, we will refund your tuition or give you a credit to use at any other MBI educational offering.

Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.

SESSION 4 Personal Effectiveness February 21, 2024 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Understanding Team & Team Members Lunch Strategic Decision-Making & Time Management Professional Presentations

Due to the anticipated interest in this program, enrollment is limited to 2 employees per company.

Class size is limited to the first 32 registrants, so enroll as soon as possible to secure your spot!

Session 1 – Transitioning to Leadership

PRESENTERS

Team Presenters: Alan Feirer & Henry Norman

Mike Doucette Russell Davenport, IA

In this high energy and interactive session, we will explore some of the most commonly found hurdles when individuals transition from being a member of the crew to leading the crew in the commercial construction industry. We will explore the traits that professionals adopt that is expected when roles change and you are the chosen leader, including motivating people, setting and meeting expectations, and the potential effects of what you say and do on and off of the job site.

Session 2 – Safety Leadership & Risk Management Team Presenters: Mike Doucette, Joe Melton & Henry Norman This session will combine four different concepts centered on the topics of safety and risk management for commercial construction companies. The Evolution of Safety will review how and why safety became so important and we will discuss some basic safety & risk management principles and how they evolved over the years. Truth or Dare? – The Truth About Safety Management and Dare to be Excellent will expose and explore the many long-standing, unquestioned ‘myth-conceptions’ concerning traditional safety which impedes organizations from attaining safety excellence. Dazed & Confused – Why Do We Do the Things We Do? will review aspects of behavior safety and explain how to stop the cycle of risky behavior and improve your safety performance. Power of Positive Reinforcement will discuss the critical conversations that occur each day, and lessons learned in navigating these critical moments. When influencing behavior change while not present is the art, skill and craft of mastering operant conditioning techniques such as reinforcement in a positive manner.

Session 3 – Communication for Connection & Cooperation Team Presenters: Alan Feirer & Henry Norman Arguably one of the most significant changes that we have witnessed in our lives is how we communicate with one another, and in this session, we will give you the tools to be a better and more effective communicator. We will explore written, electronic, verbal, and non-verbal communication in the commercial construction industry and give examples of pitfalls that may be encountered when communicating with employees, owners, sub-contractors, etc. Finally, and possibly the most important aspect of communication as a leader, we will address listening and the habits that you should try to avoid to become better at listening and interpreting what is being said.

Session 4 – Personal Effectiveness Team Presenters: Alan Feirer & Henry Norman In this session, we will address the individual skills that are critical to becoming a great leader in the ever-changing and constantly moving commercial construction environment. We will explore goal setting and how to best set, track, and reach your goals, as well as prioritizing the multitude of tasks and meetings that take place on projects. Next, we will focus on one of the biggest hurdles to individual productivity by teaching attendees how to identify and reduce wasted time in their schedule by controlling the amount of time spent on specific activities. Finally, we will address work / life balance and help attendees better understand how to prioritize between home and career, while being at their best in each environment. While we will be exploring these topics from an individual approach, these are all skills that can be applied in a group setting to make your construction team more successful in the field.

The Master Builder designation program will offer the following credit hours for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder,’ please visit MBI’s website at www.MBI.Build/mbd

12 LEADERSHIP

12 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3 SAFETY

5 ETHICS

For more information please contact Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build or 515-657-4395.

With over two decades of safety & risk management experience, Mike’s passion for safety excellence and leadership has helped both small and large businesses succeed in protecting their most valuable asset, their employees. Mike’s unique approach focuses on sound management principles that have been used for years to create and sustain business success that he in turn applies towards safety management. Mike earned his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety from Illinois State University and holds the designation of Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He has helped organizations attain both local & national recognition for safety excellence and has been recognized as a Quad City Leader under 40, a National Safety Council’s Rising Star of Safety, and was awarded the Master Builders Safety Professional of the Year award.

Alan Feirer Group Dynamic Des Moines, IA Alan is a leadership trainer, Everything DiSC® Authorized Partner, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ Authorized Partner, organizational development consultant, and author of The Group Dynamic Field Guide: 51 Ideas You Can Use Today. For 22 years, he has done business as Group Dynamic, helping people embrace challenging work with less stress while getting more done. Alan works with managers, directors, leadership teams, staffs, and team members through leadership training, team building, and communication training. He holds membership in many professional organizations, including the Madison County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Association for Talent Development (previous Central Iowa chapter President), and the Downtown Des Moines Chamber.

Joe Melton Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. West Des Moines, IA Joe has over a decade of experience in safety and organizational reliability supporting organizations of varying sizes and industries primarily through a lead consultant and director role with large international consulting firms as well as regional firms. Joe has extensive experience in enhancing organizations’ performance through leadership development, Safety Management Systems, regulatory compliance, predictive analytics, conflict resolution, strategic & operational planning, and personnel management. Joe has supported customers through hazard recognition coaching, safety committee development, behavior-based safety implementation, support, and data analysis. Joe is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BSCP) as well as a Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) through the OSHA education outreach.

Henry Norman Graham Construction Co. Des Moines, IA Henry began his tenure at Graham Construction Co. in 1996 and now serves as the company’s Senior Superintendent / Field Operations Manager. With over 30 years of commercial construction industry experience, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and best practices along with a desire to share his experiences with those looking to elevate their career. Some of Henry’s career highlights include projects for Principal Financial Group, Broadlawns Medical Center, and Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.

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Name: Title: Email: Name: Title: Email: Fees: $1,750 / Person - MBI Members $2,190 / Person - Non-Members Fees include all sessions, class materials, and meals where noted. Participants are responsible for travel and overnight accommodations.

Due to the anticipated interest in this program, enrollment is limited to 2 employees per company.

NO RISK GUARANTEE

MBI backs this course with a tuition-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with this course, we will refund your tuition or give you a credit to use at any other MBI educational offering.

Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%.

No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.

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