Who Should Attend:
Operations foremen, either as part of a temporary rotation or as a function of a full-time role.
Course Overview:
“People learn nothing when they’re asleep, and very little when they’re bored," John Cleese.
The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed to lead operations crews in the electric utility industry. The program consists of two two-and-a-half-day sessions; the sessions can be taken 2 to 12 months apart but must be taken in order.
On day one you will share your experiences since the last session. Get acquainted with colleagues in small groups and relate some of your own scenarios back to the entire class. An outdoor activity will help recap the key factors and values needed to be a successful foreman. The rest of day one will focus on communication and developing skills to listen and understand the intended message.
Day two continues with the communication theme. You’ll focus on the larger utility as a whole, communicating up and with community members. A talk with a local utility leader will help bring a real-life touch to this topic. Scenarios and activities will be included to support learning. How you make decisions, and take action, is impacted by the situation. A mini module on leading, based on the situation, and the needs of the team member, will be introduced here. This will include an activity that will vary based on location. Be prepared to go outside!
Day three will focus on change. This industry is evolving so quickly that being able to recognize the stress that comes from change (both in yourself and others) and have some tools to manage it, is key. We will revisit the MBTI and our preferences for managing and leading during times of change. We will recap the entire program and ensure participants clarify a learning/tool that they can use immediately.
Course Instructor:
Elaine Dixon, EDM Learning
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on day one; the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on days one and two, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on day three.
Course Location and Hotel Information:
Best Western Agate Beach
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
(888) 475-3100
Room rate: $154 per night plus tax
Please call to book your room as soon as possible, but not later than May 15, 2023.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $1,740
Utility Member Standard: $1,815
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $2,610
Associate Member Standard: $2,685
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 5/6/2023): $5,220
Non-Member Standard: $5,295
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted with a full refund as follows:
For webinars and virtual classes, if the request is made at least five days prior to the course, then 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
For in-person events, the following fee structure applies: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling because NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 14 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.