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Course Introduction and Learning Objectives

  • Welcome, overview of course objectives, and agenda.
  • Connecting leadership to company mission and strategic goals.
  • Setting participant expectations and conducting an initial self-assessment.

Foundations of Situational Leadership

  • An overview of leadership styles most relevant to field teams.
  • Diagnosing team competence and commitment levels.
  • Selecting the appropriate leadership approach for specific tasks.

Effective Communication on the Jobsite

  • Techniques for delivering clear and concise briefings and instructions.
  • Practising active listening and verifying understanding.
  • Communicating technical and safety information effectively under time pressure.

Assertive Decision-Making and Problem Solving

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

Motivation, Recognition, and Positive Feedback

  • Identifying practical motivators for technical tradespeople.
  • Delivering constructive feedback and recognition on the spot.
  • Designing short-term incentives and non-monetary rewards.

Performance Management and Productivity Practices

  • Setting clear expectations and measurable goals.
  • Tracking progress, KPIs, and conducting quick performance checks.
  • Coaching for skills improvement and fostering accountability.

Planning, Resource Coordination, and Time Management

  • Prioritising tasks and managing daily schedules efficiently.
  • Coordinating materials, tools, and subcontractor work.
  • Developing contingency plans for delays and site disruptions.

Health, Safety Leadership and Compliance

  • The role of leaders in promoting safety-first behaviours.
  • Conducting effective safety briefings and job hazard analyses.
  • Handling incidents, reporting, and learning from near misses.

Conflict Resolution, Team Cohesion, and Inclusive Practices

  • Managing interpersonal conflicts and difficult conversations.
  • Building collaboration across multi-skill teams.
  • Encouraging inclusive behaviours and respectful communication.

Practical Workshop: Scenario-Based Roleplays

  • Facilitated roleplays reflecting common site challenges.
  • Peer and trainer feedback using established 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 to monitor.
  • Preparing handoff to HR or senior management for follow-up.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of electrical installation work and site operations.
  • Experience in supervising or collaborating within technical teams.
  • Familiarity with workplace health and safety principles.

Target Audience

  • Team leaders and foremen in the electrical installation sector.
  • Site supervisors and project managers.
  • HR or training coordinators responsible for overseeing field teams.
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