The construction industry is facing one of the greatest workforce shortages in decades. The equation is further unbalanced by decades of construction backlog just to bring US infrastructure back to a state of good repair. Recruiting new talent is only half the battle. Retaining and developing existing team members is where many organizations fall short. This webinar explores how transformational leadership, paired with intentional soft-skill development, can help construction managers build stronger teams and reduce costly turnover. Drawing on workforce development and apprenticeship models, Jennifer Dewees and Michael Riegel will share proven strategies for embedding communication, professionalism, feedback, and growth mindset training into workforce pipelines and professional development plans. The pair will highlight how construction leaders can adopt transformational leadership practices to inspire, coach, and retain their team members.
Attendees will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the connections between workforce shortages, retention challenges, and industry needs.
- Practical tools to integrate soft-skills, management, and leadership training into workforce development programs and apprenticeships.
- A leadership framework for construction managers to build and retain inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Examples of how organizations are leveraging these approaches to identify individual needs, promote greater loyalty, support a healthy culture, and enhance company reputation.
Speakers:
- Jennifer Dewees - President at MCCEI
- Michael Riegel - Director/Owner at A/E/C Business Strategies
Continuing Education:
CMCI Recertification Points: 1
Professional Development Hours (PDH): 1