Foreman to Leader: The Skills No One Teaches (But Everyone Expects)

Technical skills may earn a foreman the promotion, but leadership skills determine how well the crew performs. Whether you're developing your next field leader or stepping into that role yourself, discover practical ways to strengthen communication, manage conflict and build accountability on the jobsite. Through real-world scenarios involving former peers, difficult performance conversations and crew tensions, explore and practice a simple five-step conflict-resolution framework and structured conversation tools. Learn how to set clear expectations, address problems without losing trust and develop the leadership skills that drive stronger, more consistent crew performance.