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Course Introduction and Learning Objectives

  • Welcome, overview of course goals, and session agenda.
  • Connecting leadership practices to the company’s mission and strategic aims.
  • Setting participant expectations and conducting an initial self-assessment.

Foundations of Situational Leadership

  • An overview of leadership styles suited to field teams.
  • Assessing team competence and commitment levels.
  • Choosing the most effective leadership approach for specific tasks.

Effective Communication on the Jobsite

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

Assertive Decision-Making and Problem Solving

  • Structured approaches to decision-making for field-based issues.
  • Applying 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 immediate constructive feedback and recognition.
  • Designing short-term incentives and non-monetary rewards.

Performance Management and Productivity Practices

  • Establishing clear expectations and measurable goals.
  • Monitoring progress through KPIs and quick performance checks.
  • Coaching teams to improve skills and foster accountability.

Planning, Resource Coordination, and Time Management

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

Health, Safety Leadership and Compliance

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

Conflict Resolution, Team Cohesion, and Inclusive Practices

  • Handling interpersonal conflicts and difficult conversations.
  • Fostering collaboration across multi-skill teams.
  • Promoting inclusive behaviours and respectful communication.

Practical Workshop: Scenario-Based Roleplays

  • Facilitated roleplays addressing common site challenges.
  • Providing peer and trainer feedback using established coaching frameworks.
  • Refining approaches and drafting individual action plans.

Implementation Planning and Measurement

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of electrical installation work and site operations.
  • Experience in supervising or collaborating within technical teams.
  • Knowledge of 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 overseeing field teams.
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