Let us build and develop the management skills and business knowledge of your emerging leaders through the Leadership Excellence Program! The goal of the program is to allow students to increase overall knowledge and confidence in topics ranging from strengths based leadership, finance, communication, conflict management and more.

This unique program includes classroom lecture and discussion, networking, and an individual project for application of learning. Class size is limited to a small group of students with sessions taught by faculty members from the Xavier University Leadership Center and ACI subject matter experts. After completing the program, participants will receive a certificate from ACI and Xavier for their earned continuing education units.

TIME COMMITMENT:
The program will take place from September to December. Xavier led sessions will take place from 8:30am-4:00pm at Xavier’s campus. ACI led sessions start at noon with a networking lunch, then the session will take place from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Due to the everchanging COVID-19 situation, classes will be held virtual if necessary. Attendance is mandatory with the exception of extreme emergencies. Students must make the commitment to attend and actively participate in all sessions of the Leadership Excellence Program and related events. The program concludes with a students sharing their individual projects with their peers and then a graduation ceremony to receive their credentials from ACI and Xavier.

The program kicks off on Wednesday, September 15 with Strengths Based Leadership and a Networking Happy Hour at West Side Brewing.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

September 15, 2022
Program Kickoff - Strengths Based Leadership & Networking
Session Presenter(s): Anthony Ricciardi, ACI; Marcy Weaver, Dugan & Meyers
12:00pm-4:30pm | West Side Brewing
This session is based on Gallup’s Leadership Research which indicates that leaders who focus on developing their own natural talents and abilities and the natural talents of others, are able to develop a more positive, productive workforce. Students will receive the StrengthsFinder book and will be treated to a complimentary Happy Hour after the session.

September 29, 2022
Business Communication
8:30am-4:00pm | Xavier Leadership Center
This session will cover how create productive day-to-day communications, both verbal and written, so that you can reach your desired results while building collaborative relationships. The first part of this interactive workshop focuses on improving verbal communication skills including providing meaningful feedback, resolving conflict, and meeting everyday workplace challenges.The second portion of the class emphasizes effective written communication in the digital age, including crafting clear and concise messages, being other-centered, and increasing the professionalism in your writing. Both parts are geared toward becoming a manager who exhibits strong communication skills and helps other team members achieve results.

October 6, 2022
Managing Yourself, Leading Others (Part One)
Session Presenter(s): David Denny, Tetra Management
12:00pm-4:30pm | Allied Construction Industries
In this session we will be “setting the stage” for our journey into Leadership and Management over the next several months. Participants will be introduced to concepts and ideas that will increase their knowledge of themselves and others that they lead. Some of the concepts include: Manage Tasks, Lead People Process, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Accountability, Controlling Controllables, Open, Honest, Tactful Communication, Thinking, Acting & Leading.

October 13, 2022
Managing Yourself, Leading Others (Part Two)
Session Presenter(s): David Denny, Tetra Management
12:00pm-4:30pm | Allied Construction Industries
This second session will build on what the participants learned in session one and dive deeper into leading others, specifically:
-Thinking Like an Owner
-Financial Engagement
-Organizational Engagement
-Coaching & Mentoring
-Freedom to Fail
-People and Process Challenges

Leadership involves the coordination of people and organizational resources to achieve specific organizational objectives. Participants will learn strategies and techniques to make them and their team more efficient and effective.

October 21, 2022
Critical Conversations for Managing Conflict
8:30am-4:00pm | Xavier Leadership Center
This session will feature interactive exercises that allow participants to gain critical conversation tools, such as:
• Identifying roadblocks to managing relationships and conflict
• Learning to practice and apply specific skills geared toward effectiveness
• Recognizing and addressing individuals displaying disruptive behavior
• Focusing on interactions common to the corporate environment

November 3, 2022
Construction Financial Management
Session Presenter(s): Damien Strohmier, Blue & Co.
12:00pm-4:30pm | Allied Construction Industries
A practical guide to understanding a construction firm’s financial statements and other financial reporting including job cost and work in process reports.

November 10, 2022
Legal Issues and Ethics
Session Presenter(s): Chris Dutton, Porter Wright
12:30pm-4:30pm | Allied Construction Industries
This session will be cover legal issues and ethical practices that come with being a leader in the construction industry, including contract law.

November 17, 2022
Individual Project Presentations/Graduation
10:00am-1:00pm | Allied Construction Industries
Class participants will present their individual projects to the class and then have a group discussion for feedback, etc. After the presentations, participants will receive their completion certificates.

Questions? Please contact Jen Gault at 513-221-8020 or jgault@aci-construction.org

Cancellations must be made 10 days prior to the event. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the event are non-refundable. However, substitutions are welcome.

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