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Developing Leaders in Construction Since 2007

The Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) program has been developed recognizing that the future of your company and the construction industry is dependent on effective leadership. 


Who Should Participate?

From emerging leaders to established professionals, FLiC is designed for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on work and in life. Whether in the field or in the office, the shared experiences among participants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences is one of the features that makes this program unique and impactful.

  • Carpenters and VP’s share ideas on conflict resolution.
  • Estimators and foremen provide each other with guidance on their ROI projects.
  • Technicians brainstorm listening skills with HR professionals.
  • Payroll administrators and superintendents devise ways to deal with complainers.
  • Millennials and Baby Boomers enlighten one another.

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What Our Graduates Have to Say

We have a proven history: since 2007, close to 400 people have graduated from FLiC. What our graduates have to say: 

"FLiC has significantly increased my ability to lead. Being able to dive deep into how different people react to different leadership styles is something I will carry with me throughout my career. In addition to the quality of the program content, the networking that happens is invaluable. Understanding the point of view from a subcontractor vs GC or CM has helped build better working relationships across the board."

"FLiC was enlightening, challenging (self-awareness) and helpful professionally and personally. It truly helped identify things I didn't know that I didn't know."

"When I first came to this program, I thought it was going to be about how to manage people. I quickly found out that it is more about learning who I am. What are my strengths, weaknesses, and areas that I need to work on? You need to work on yourself before you can effectively lead others."

"This program has helped me look within and focus on bettering myself as an employee and individual, and to help me be a better team player for my company."

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 

  • Developing a deeper understanding of self to better understand others
  • Identifying personal leadership style through a series of assessments: behavioral preferences (DISC), listening, conflict styles, complaining and team dynamics
  • Improving communication and listening skills
  • Appreciating team dynamics
  • Handling difficult conversations; conflict resolution
  • Utilizing and improving skills in feedback, motivating and coaching
  • Staying positive during good times and bad,
    and helping others to do the same
  • Creating a healthy work culture - a recruitment and retention strategy
  • Developing a personal mission statement
  • Developing/refining networking and presentation skills

Required Readings

  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (workbook), Stephen Covey
  • No Complaining Rule, Jon Gordon
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni

ASSESSMENTS

  • DISC behavioral preferences serves as a foundation throughout the program
  • Are You a Complainer?
  • Listening Self-Evaluation
  • Conflict Management Styles
  • Team Assessment

KNOWLEDGE BUILDERS AND TOOLBOX TIPS

Participants (aka “Knowledge Builders”) accumulate, research and share a variety of “Toolbox Tips” including articles, TedTalks, and YouTube videos that they can bring back to the field or the office.

RETURN-ON-INVESTMENT (ROI) PROJECT

Participants develop and pursue a ROI project that directly applies the skills they are working on real-time as the program proceeds.

YOUR FACILITATORS

Tammy Ellis, MBA-OL Senior Manager with the VT Agency of Transportation (retired)

Sophia Koustas, Ph.D., SK Consulting, LLC

Jennifer Landon, M. Ed, Owner YGM Consulting

Stephanie Marx, SHRM-CP   Manager of Education & Training ABC NH/VT

Ian Shea Founder & President of Black Cat Contracting



2025-2026 FLiC PROGRAM INFO

FLiC NH Tuesdays: 
Oct 21
Nov 11
Dec 9
Jan 13
Feb 10
Mar 17
Apr 7
May 12
FLiC NH Fridays: 

Oct 17
Nov 7
Dec 5
Jan 9
Feb 6
Mar 13
Apr 3
May 8

FLiC VT Wednesdays: 
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 17
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 25
Apr 15
May 20



2025-2026 Topics 

1. Orientation to FLiC | DISC | ROI

2. Effective Communication | Listening

3. Managing Conflict | Employee Retention, Mental Health Awareness

4. Giving & Receiving Effective Feedback

5. Managing Up, Down, and All-Around, Suicide Prevention

6. Motivation and Coaching, ROI Working Groups

7. Situational Leadership

8. Your Action Plan | ROI Presentations


Please note: ABC members are given registration priority. Non-members will be put on a waitlist and contacted if seats are available. 

Driving directions and additional program details will be sent with confirmations as the date nears. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact jennifer@abcnhvt.org.