23 June From Teammate to Team Leader June 23, 2023By ICI Administrator ICI Insider 0 Congratulations! You've just been promoted to a leadership position, becoming a supervisor or leading hand. But what does this transition involve? What changes should you expect, and how can you effectively navigate the path from being a teammate to becoming a team leader? In this blog post, we will explore the key aspects of transitioning into a leadership role and provide valuable insights to help you thrive in your new position. Got 20 minutes? Kickstart your journey from Teammate to Team Leader with our free, 20-minute virtual session, designed specifically for newly promoted leading hands and supervisors. This session provides a solid foundation to navigate your new role successfully. This bitesize session will be held Thursday 13 July 2023 at 10am (AEST), and there is opportunity for Q&A. Register your free seat for ICI Insider. What will be covered? Experience the effectiveness of our leadership program within just 20 minutes, before committing to a more extensive 4-hour session. Gain practical insights and actionable tips that you can immediately apply. Discover if our approach resonates with you and aligns with your leadership goals. Understanding Leadership 1. Why we got promoted 2. Leadership is not a rank nor a title 3. Embracing Your new role Establishing Yourself as a New Team Leader 1. Role Model Behaviour 2. The importance of consistency 3. Exploring different leadership styles Moving into leadership – how to get started 1. Building trust with your team 2. Effective communication 3. Leveraging resources Key takeaway By the end of this session, you will grasp the essence of leadership and how it differs from your previous role. You’ll also gain insights on establishing yourself as a new team leader, fostering discipline, and enhancing overall team performance. Freebies To support your learning experience, Matt will offer a freebie on the day. Plus, you’ll go in to the draw to win a $100 voucher towards an ICI Australia course or event. Your Presenter Matt Holstein, a multidisciplinary Senior Project Manager with 25 years of experience in the civil and marine construction industry, has successfully led over 150 projects. His passion for sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow engineers, supervisors, and project managers led him to mentor and guide professionals in their leadership journeys. Register now for your free seat for ICI Insider Learn more about Matt Hollstein. Related Posts The impacts of Strong Leadership Your Leadership team sets the stage for a productive work environment, efficient project execution, and overall organisation success. Instilling your management team with the skillsets needed to create a confident, autonomous team is a challenge – but one which can have profound impacts on your organisation. An Engaged Team is a High Performing Team Many studies show a strong link between employee engagement and performance. As a manager in the industry, how are you engaging your team to maximise their performance, their commitment to the project and their retention? 4 Ways To Overcome Leader Loneliness In 2020 Harvard Business Review reported that 61% of CEO’s feel that loneliness hinders their job performance. Leader loneliness is a real problem affecting our society. Have you ever felt lonely, isolated and there is no one you can speak to, as a leader? Well, you are not alone! Back to human: Why HR leaders want to focus on people again Human-resource officers say a shift to employee-centric policies is long overdue. The pandemic is a big factor in their thinking, but process fatigue has been building for some time. Be proactive, not reactive: Invest in your teams professional development As a professional in civil infrastructure, you know that our industry is facing a number of challenges, particularly around staff retention and the skills shortage That's why it's important to invest in your team to stay ahead of the curve and mitigate risk, regardless of their role role. 10 things to do to be a better leader I’ve been banging on recently about how we should stop trying to be perfect (because it ain’t going to happen!) and just focus on becoming incrementally better. If we tried, each day, to just be a little better than we were the day before, and we did it for long enough, our leadership effectiveness would skyrocket, our people would be more engaged and our businesses would be more effective. Comment (0) Comments are closed.