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Trained Foreman Lead to Greater Profits

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Trained Foremen Lead to Greater Profits

By: Todd Hawkins VP of Training and Membership Development and Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

Have you considered the cost of training company Foremen?  More importantly, have you considered the cost of NOT training company Foremen.  The inherent cost of time, money and productivity impact your customer relationships, employee performance and the productivity of your electrical installation team.  Invest in your workers, or not, either way you pay.  Loss of time, money and productivity while you figure it out, or the gain of time, money and productivity as you intentionally prepare your Foreman to make the best decisions for your business.  IEC’s Foreman Training, “The Art of Creating Superior Field Leaders” accomplishes just that.

Let’s take a look at this key managerial position in electrical contracting.  It is imperative that your Foremen have the ability to listen to customers and problem solve. When an organization communicates with their customer, documents work flow, reporting, safety and material management, it delivers a valued, trusted and consistent service.  For the company, the task of perfected job planning leads to an inspired and motivated team which in turn leads to higher job satisfaction for employees through reduced errors and rework. 

It’s time to consider your costs.  Your investment in training your leadership team develops the skills that inspire improved job performance, dedication and the ability to resolve conflict on the job site. Or not should you choose not to train.  The cost you decide to pay is yours.  Register your foremen to attend the upcoming Foremen Training courses starting in Savannah on November 11th, or Atlanta, starting November 14th and train your Foremen to lead your company to success.

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IEC Members Strengthen Leadership Skills with IEC’s Specialized Foreman Training

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IEC Members Strengthen Leadership Skills with IEC’s Specialized Foreman Training

By: Todd Hawkins, IEC Atlanta/GA  Associate Executive Director

IEC Atlanta & Georgia Chapters recently hosted a 2-day Foreman Training at the IEC Atlanta training facility to help field leaders improve and build their leadership skills.  Thirty leaders from 9 IEC member companies attended.  Mr. Bruce Sielhammer, from SECCO Inc. and former IEC Executive Committee member, covered topics from Management vs. Leadership and jobsite relationships to planning and communicating on the jobsite.  The training included vigorous interactive work groups, conversation and discussion of best practices and team building.

Those in attendance were excited about boosting their skills, knowledge and communication to be better field leaders.  When you know better, you do better, and these members are armed with high level Foreman leadership skills. 

IEC believes that the success of IEC members is directly related to the training that their employees receive. IEC’s array of upcoming training classes will provide members with the elevated skills needed to succeed. 

We encourage IEC members to take advantage of:

Essential Estimating Skills, Friday – Sunday, April 12-14, helps IEC member employees understand estimates so that all material, labor and profits are accounted for.

Changes to the 2023 NEC on April 25 via Zoom and June 27 in-person and online helps IEC Contractors understand the requirements of the 2023 NEC when Georgia adopts the code for enforcement January 2025.

Low Voltage Lighting Controls, May 9 – 23 offers 3 days of hands-on training in lighting controls.

Solar Installation Classes and Installing Vehicle Charging Stations begin soon.

IEC stands ready to offer many opportunities to develop your employees.  Register for upcoming classes at www.iecatlantaga.org/training.  If you do not see a class you need, contact Todd.Hawkins@iecatlantaga.org and let IEC know your workforce needs.