One of the most pressing challenges for field leaders today is developing the skills needed to effectively lead and manage people, not just projects. Miscommunication, low crew motivation, and inconsistent safety and quality standards often result in poor performance, rework, and inefficiencies. Without strong leadership at the field level, companies struggle to create cohesive teams that can deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
Our Solution:
The Five Minute Leader: Mastering the People Side of Construction is a leadership training program based on the book The Five Minute Foreman: Mastering the People Side of Construction. This program provides tangible, actionable lessons designed to make an immediate impact on field operations. It covers specific strategies and communication techniques that tell field leaders exactly what to do and say to improve results with their crews and on their projects.
This program helps field leaders transition from simply managing tasks to becoming effective leaders who represent their company and industry as professionals. The training is applicable, practical, and designed for immediate adoption of new methods and behaviors, leading to measurable improvements in performance.
Facilitator Expertise:
This program draws on proven leadership principles and is designed by experts with extensive experience in field operations and leadership development. The hands-on facilitation approach ensures participants leave with the confidence and tools to apply what they’ve learned directly to their job sites. Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and practical takeaways, participants gain the skills needed to make a lasting impact on their teams.
Key Focus Areas:
- Effective Communication: Learn how to communicate with crews in ways that build loyalty and drive better results.
- Motivation through Positive Reinforcement: Discover techniques for motivating workers and fostering a positive work environment.
- Improving Safety Practices: Implement strategies to enhance safety performance and develop a safety-first mindset among employees.
- Quality Improvement & Reducing Rework: Focus on improving work quality and reducing costly rework on the job site.
- Goal Setting for Higher Productivity: Set clear, actionable goals that lead to increased production and efficiency.
- Promoting Positive Change: Lead teams through change effectively, ensuring buy-in and consistent execution.
- Maximizing Teamwork & Accountability: Strengthen teamwork and foster accountability within crews to boost overall performance.
Real Results:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Communicate Effectively: Use proven communication techniques to improve team morale and productivity.
- Motivate and Lead: Apply positive reinforcement strategies to keep crews motivated and focused on high-quality work.
- Improve Safety and Quality: Implement safety practices that reduce incidents and improve job site quality, leading to fewer rework issues.
- Set and Achieve Goals: Set production goals that enhance job site efficiency and drive results.
- Foster Accountability and Teamwork: Build stronger, more accountable teams that work together effectively to meet project demands.
This program is a strategic investment in your field leaders, equipping them with the skills they need to drive better results in today’s competitive construction environment. Each participant will leave with a take-home Action Plan designed to reinforce the lessons learned and promote long-term behavioral change.
Target Audience: Lead Men, Foremen, Superintendents, and other Field Leaders or Managers
Format: 90-minute presentation to 4-hour workshop
Common words used to describe the Five Minute Leader workshop by our attendees were: Empowering, Uplifting, Encouraging, and Life Changing!
Testimonials from Five Minute Leader participants:
“It really was amazing. I have never been to one of our seminars/trainings where a group was so engaged with the speaker. He truly commands a room. They were never bored. They ALL came away with something. I’m hearing feedback about the guys talking about it on the job sites. That is the true sign of a successful training/seminar! Someone that truly gets them thinking and talking! I am so impressed, and happy that we did had Mark come in.” – SA Comunale Co., Inc.
“Thank you for the opportunity to hear Mark speak. What a life-changing day. It will help so much in how I run my life and career, so again thank you for the opportunity. I have a whole new outlook on what my job is and how I can improve and grow as a leader at home and at work.” –Jacob Kluge, Field Leader, JP Cullen.
“One of the most powerful and knowledgeable speakers I have ever seen. After three days of hearing ideas and information. I was on the edge of my seat, thinking about the next ideas that would be shared. It was the quickest hour and a half, and I know that I will be able to walk away as a better leader and father. Thank you so much for your time.” – Attendee of The Five Minute Leader