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.
How do businesses and their employees cope with unanticipated events, changes and possible crises? How can leadership create a work environment that empowers everyone to rise above and allow the changes to lead to more viable and efficient ways to work and live?
Using influence to motivate others to accomplish something will go a lot further than getting something done by setting tasks that need to be completed.
Someone in a position of authority will get the task completed, but it may not be done from a sincere desire to do the best job. The truly effective individual contributors, managers and executives use influence skills to achieve results, regardless of their positional power within their organization.
This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of mechanical systems terminology, various components and simple design principles. Understanding Mechanical Systems is an excellent course for professionals new to the mechanical industry or contractors who are responsible for coordinating their work with mechanical contractors.
Session Four is all about communicating with confidence. You’ll learn how to build and deliver a clear, concise message, handle questions effectively and use visual aids to make your presentation more engaging and memorable.