Field Leader Institute

Leadership

Most leadership training was built for people behind a desk. The Field Leader Institute (FLI) was built for the people running the work. This immersive program gives construction superintendents and field leaders the self-awareness, conflict management skills, and leadership tools they need to drive crew performance, build trust, and develop the next generation of field talent.

Sessions combine personal assessment work, experiential team challenges, and facilitated discussions grounded in field leadership scenarios. You'll develop your ability to foster team alignment, manage conflict, provide feedback, and build the kind of engagement that drives crew performance.

Who Should Attend the Field Leader Institute

FLI is built for construction professionals who lead people in the field and are responsible for executing work, managing crews, and driving safety and productivity on the job site. Ideal candidates include:

  • General Superintendents
  • Superintendents
  • General Forepeople
  • Supervisors/Crew Leaders
  • Leaders with responsibilities at the field level

Benefits of the Field Leader Institute

For your organization

  • Lower business risk by building a deep pipeline of strong field leaders
  • Enhance organizational ability to execute projects at the field level
  • Increase employee engagement and field team loyalty
  • Improve field leaders’ ability to step into roles of greater responsibility
  • Develop leaders who can positively influence project safety, quality, and morale

For you personally

  • Gain a personalized view of your leadership strengths and development areas through the FMI 360° Feedback Assessment and peer feedback
  • Understand your conflict resolution style through the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) assessment and develop strategies for navigating job site tensions more effectively
  • Develop practical tools to foster team alignment, deliver feedback, and build crew engagement
  • Learn how to create psychological safety so your team communicates openly and performs at its best
  • Develop specific, actionable strategies to improve your performance as a field leader
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Field Leader Institute

The Field Leader Institute is designed for field-based leaders in construction, including general superintendents, superintendents, forepeople, and crew supervisors responsible for leading teams on job sites and driving safety, productivity, and execution in the field.

While both programs build leadership capability, the Field Leader Institute is designed specifically for the field environment, with scenarios and discussions grounded in job site realities. The Leadership Institute is designed for more experienced leaders responsible for leading teams, functions, or business units across the organization.

Most leadership training programs are designed for office-based leaders and adapted for construction as an afterthought. The Field Leader Institute is built specifically for leaders operating in the field. The content, scenarios, and peer discussions reflect the realities of managing crews, navigating job site dynamics, and delivering projects under pressure.

Participants leave with stronger conflict management skills, a clearer understanding of how their leadership style impacts crew performance, and practical tools to foster team alignment, provide feedback, and build engagement and psychological safety on the job site. The FMI 360° Feedback Assessment provides a personalized view of strengths and development areas.

Participants complete two assessments as part of the program: the FMI 360° Feedback Assessment and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) assessment. Both are facilitated throughout the program to build self-awareness, anchor peer feedback, and give each participant a structured approach to managing conflict on the job site.

The program fee includes all program materials, the FMI 360° Feedback Assessment and TKI assessment, select meals, and a certificate of completion. Lodging is not included. Your welcome email will include the full meal schedule and information on how to book lodging.

Yes, and many firms do. Sending a group of superintendents or forepeople through FLI together can help develop a consistent leadership culture across your field operations, which is particularly valuable for firms managing multiple projects or crews simultaneously. Contact us to discuss group enrollment options.

Yes. FLI is particularly well-suited for firms launching internal talent development initiatives, succession planning programs, and culture-building efforts. FMI can customize the content to your organization’s specific context and goals. Contact us to explore options.

Upcoming 2026 Sessions
August 4-6 Denver, CO - SOLD OUT
October 27-29 Florissant, CO
November 10-12 Denver, CO
Price: $6,900

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Upcoming 2027 Sessions
February 23-25 Florissant, CO
April 20-22 Colorado Springs, CO
June 22-24 Golden, CO
August 3-5 Chapel Hill, NC
September 28-30 Golden, CO
November 2-4 Florissant, CO
Price: $7,400

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What Attendees Say

“Job leads sharpen their skills here. It is a place where an investment is taken in a person and they receive knowledge that directly goes to their job regardless of trade.”

— Andrew Holten, Job Leader, Douglas Electric Co

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