This course was designed by contractor executives to expose leaders in construction to the many facets of construction business management. From personal leadership development to the daily intricacies of running a construction company, the intent of this 12-session course is to strengthen your skills specific to construction management and leadership.
AGC Members: $1300
Non-AGC Members: $1900
Curriculum:
Session 1: Identifying Personal Strengths / Birkman Assessment
Presented by Mike Harrell, Owner of Latitude Advisors, LLC
Friday, March 1, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
AGC Member Hub, 1601 Gulf Street, Suite 300, Chattanooga
Leaders set the tone, expectations, and attitudes of their organizations, and because these key individuals have such a great influence on those around them, they must develop impeccable awareness of their behavior and of how others interpret it. Equally important for leaders is having the ability to manage and lead in a way that is well received by others and the ability to effectively communicate during high pressure moments.
Attendees will take a Birkman Assessment prior to the class. In this session, each participant will receive a copy of their report outlining interests, strengths, needs, and stress behaviors. Latitude Advisors will review individual results, perform exercises to review Birkman data, and explore how strengths of others can be leveraged to enhance performance.
Session 2: Elements of Exemplary Leaders and Personal Leadership Style
Mike Harrell, Owner of Latitude Advisors, LLC
Friday, March 8, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
Now that you’ve identified your strengths, how do you leverage those attributes into successful leadership? This session will discuss application of your strengths in building a dynamic team and corporate culture, explore the Five Exemplary Practices of leadership, and evaluate individual alignment. Based on Birkman Assessment results, attendees will identify and explore personal leadership styles and identify possible relational disrupters.
Session 3: Construction Law, Part 1 – Contracts and Safety Compliance
Presented by Miller & Martin
Friday, March 22, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
AGC Member Hub, 1601 Gulf Street, Suite 300, Chattanooga
This esteemed and experienced panel of construction lawyers will share the basics of construction law , covering contracting, pertinent statutory laws, employment and labor issues, OSHA, whistleblowers, and claims and dispute resolution. They will discuss the lessons they’ve learned, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Session 4: Construction Law, Part 2 – Prompt Pay and Lien Laws
Presented by Miller & Martin
Friday, April 5, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
AGC Member Hub, 1601 Gulf Street, Suite 300, Chattanooga
Laws affecting the construction industry are in constant flux and, with much risk on the shoulders of all parties involved in a project, having a solid understanding of construction law is a necessity. Prompt Pay Act and Lien Law are two of the more complex issues that can wreak financial havoc on projects and construction companies. In this session, seasoned Miller & Martin construction lawyers will explain the basics and their affect on day to day operations.
Session 5: Ethics in Construction
Presented by Arch Willingham with TU Parks and Theresa Critchfield with TLC Law
Friday, April 19, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
AGC Member Hub, 1601 Gulf Street, Suite 300, Chattanooga
Over the course of your career, you’ll be faced with difficult decision making that will challenge your moral compass. Hear some of the hard judgment calls that you may have to deal with and learn from the experiences of a seasoned business leader in construction and a dynamic construction attorney on how to navigate uncomfortable territory.
Session 6: Shaping Policies and the Politics of Construction
First hour with AGC of America’s legislative team, lobbyists and public policy strategists. The second hour will be panel with city, county and state legislators
Friday, May 3, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
If you think laws regarding construction are passed without influence from AGC members, think again! Your voice has the power to change laws and policies that can help or hurt business and industry. For the past 100 years, AGC members have been at the helm of legislative battles to make sure that legislators are passing fair and equitable laws at the local, state and federal level. Learn how to influence pivotal decisions and how to get things done to improve policies and help your business.
Session 7: Leadership in Action
Presented by Charlie York, York Safety Solutions
Friday, May 17, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
Over the course of your career, you’ll be faced with difficult decision making that will challenge your moral compass. Hear some of the hard judgment calls that you may have to deal with and learn from the experiences of a seasoned business leader in construction and a dynamic construction attorney on how to navigate uncomfortable territory.
Session 8: Handling Conflict with Effective Communication
Presented by Tom Griscom, Founding Partner and Chief Strategist for Q Strategies
Friday, May 24, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
With experience ranging as longtime newspaper editor of the Times Free Press to Director of Communications for President Ronald Reagan, Tom Griscom is Chattanooga’s preeminent expert in the art of handling conflicts in communications. Everyone in construction has dealt with their fair share of conflict, and chances are that some of those situations didn’t go too well. Learn strategies to handle sticky situations with finesse and different methods of conflict resolution in this interactive session.
Session 9: Architects Roundtable
Panel Discussion with Top Architects in Chattanooga
Friday, June 7, 11:30 – 1:30 pm lunch session
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
Let’s face it … architects, general contractors, and sub-contractors don’t always see eye-to-eye. Building better relationships with the architect community can help your project go exponentially smoother. What you can do to work better with architects? Listen to these high profile architects share their thoughts on improving the architect/contractor relationship.
Session 10: Innovation and Technology in Construction
Presented by Josh Bone, Executive Director of ELECTRI
Friday, June 14, 8:30 – 10:30 pm
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
The way we do business in the construction industry will change more in the next 5 years than it has in the past 50 years. Is your company ready to embrace change? In this session we will explore how you can help guide your company into accepting new processes and smart tools that can improve efficiency.
Session 11: The CEO’s Toolkit for Success
Panel Discussion with CEOs from various industries
Friday, July 12, 11:30 – 1:30 pm, lunch session
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
The way we do business in the construction industry will change more in the next 5 years than it has in the past 50 years. Is your company ready to embrace change? In this session we will explore how you can help guide your company into accepting new processes and smart tools that can improve efficiency.
Session 12: Mock Bid
Presented by AGC Members
Friday, July 19, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Construction Career Center, 2225 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga
The way we do business in the construction industry will change more in the next 5 years than it has in the past 50 years. Is your company ready to embrace change? In this session we will explore how you can help guide your company into accepting new processes and smart tools that can improve efficiency.
The Last Sesh: Recap & Reception
Friday, July 26, 4 pm
Location TBD
In our last session, participants will be challenged with a real scenario and apply what they’ve learned to strategize a solution. We’ll also talk about program highlights and next steps in their leadership journey. And then we celebrate with spouses, significant others, and special guests as we toast these leaders in construction!
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