Construction Coaching Conversations: Get Results
Research shows that leaders who coach regularly have teams that are more engaged, motivated, and productive
Description
One of the most powerful, and often underused, tools leaders have is coaching. Coaching isn’t about giving orders or solving every problem yourself, it’s about helping others figure things out and grow stronger in their roles. That means better decisions, safer job sites, and higher accountability.
Research shows that leaders who coach regularly have teams that are more engaged, motivated, and productive. Whether you're in design, project management, estimating, safety, or trades supervision, coaching helps you communicate more effectively, get buy-in from your team, and build people’s confidence to handle challenges independently.
Learning Objectives
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Understand the difference between managing and coaching, and why both matter on a job site or in the office
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Develop a coaching mindset to guide employees toward performance and accountability
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Know when to “tell” and when to “ask” to get better results and build trust
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Use the GROW coaching model to structure productive one-on-one conversations
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Strengthen listening skills and ask questions that drive learning and insight
Course Content
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Key elements of a coaching mindset and how it applies in a construction context
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Differences between managing and coaching and when to use each approach
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How to assess when to give direction versus when to coach
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Using the “telling to asking” continuum to match your approach to the employee’s skill, experience, and motivation
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Types of questions leaders can use to encourage ownership and learning
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How to ask open-ended, thought-provoking questions that lead to better decision-making
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Listening strategies that help leaders understand, not just respond
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Common barriers to coaching conversations and how to overcome them
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Overview of the GROW model and how to use it to structure coaching conversations
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Practice applying the GROW model to real-world construction scenarios (e.g., performance issues, skill development, safety conversations)
Note: Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for construction supervisors, forepersons, site leads, project coordinators, and office managers and for those who collaborate with others and want to get develop their team's skills and confidence, improve communication and reduce mistakes.