AGC Project Manager Development Program – Leadership

Program Overview

This new program will provide the essential skills of project management through five separate courses. Each highly interactive, 16-hour course will be held over two days providing participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success. Since 2009, the AGC NYS has graduated over 90 individuals from the program and countless others have taken a few select classes.

Who Should Attend?

The PMDP is designed for early-career project managers/engineers and those that aspire to be in such a role. Attendees should be individuals who are familiar with construction at a project level, people who may or may not have post-high school education in a construction-related field, or individuals with undergraduate degrees in a construction-related field with some project experience.

Session 1: Leadership

• Learn the difference between leading and managing
• Understand the importance of communication in effective leadership
• Develop techniques for motivating and negotiating solutions
• Broaden your awareness of ethical standards and professional responsibilities
• Learn the importance of teamwork
• Understand the basics of leadership tasks
• Appreciate the role of the human resource function
• Learn about coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Learn how to effectively manage change
• Learn how to achieve a healthy balance between work and family

Click here for a full registration form to register for all 5 sessions.