By offering classroom education and online classes, SMACNA Greater Chicago keeps their contractor members on top of all they need to know to thrive in the industry. A list of classroom opportunities is available on the SMACNA Greater Chicago calendar. We are continually adding educational opportunities in a variety of formats including industry related workshops and lunch and learns, so check back often so you don’t miss an added update.
This course is geared toward the self-taught Microsoft Word user, as well as professionals who aren’t regular Word users. We’ll review many of Word’s embedded features that you might not find on your own. Find out all the ways you can save time with this program.
This course is geared toward the self-taught Microsoft Word user, as well as professionals who aren’t regular Word users. We’ll review many of Word’s embedded features that you might not find on your own. Find out all the ways you can save time with this program.
This session was designed specifically for newly promoted and frontline supervisors, to help strengthen their leadership abilities and improve communication and interaction with their teams.
Part 1: Rescuing Troubled Projects
Ugly projects happen. This session explores how to spot early warning signs, prevent problems and course-correct struggling jobs to minimize loss and protect relationships. Topics include contract negotiations, project scheduling, RFIs and CORs, executive involvement and collaboration with other trades.
Part 2: Giving & Receiving Feedback
Build stronger working relationships by learning how to give and receive feedback effectively. This session discusses emotional responses to feedback, constructive communication, active listening and using feedback as a tool for growth.
Are you tired of estimating jobs and not getting them? Do you wish the jobs you do get would be more profitable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the advanced estimating program may be for you.
If you’re a self-taught Microsoft Excel user, this class will benefit you. It covers many uncommon shortcuts and helpful tips.
If you’re a self-taught Microsoft Excel user, this class will benefit you. It covers many uncommon shortcuts and helpful tips.
This intensive workshop provides a series of activities, interactive exercises, role plays and case studies. It will help develop the confidence and experience necessary to coach your entire team toward improved performance and productivity!