Beyond Training – A Four-Factor Performance-Improvement Model
As a professional skills trainer, I believe in the benefits of training. In an organizational setting, it is important for employees to have access to relevant training when it is needed. Effective training provides employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to boost performance. Effective training aligns with performance goals in a way that bridges […]
CTSP J.P. Domhof Helps Train First Nations’ Workforce in Canada
J.P. Domhof had been in the safety field for more than 15 years, in uranium mining and construction in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Six years ago, he joined Kitsaki Vegetation Services, which specializes in powerline right-of-way (ROW) clearance, and decided to seek TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credential. “I thought it would be beneficial professionally […]
The Job Site and the Crew-Leader Mindset
A great crew leader is an essential component of any company, but what makes a great crew leader? Someone who can climb anything or run a piece of equipment with unmatched ease and precision? While those are great qualities, in my opinion what makes a great crew leader is something much more than just a […]
CTSP Keeps You Accountable
At Cumberland Valley Tree Service – Landscaping, the position of safety director was once a part-time role, paired with being a full-time crew leader. That was when this accredited, 22-year TCIA member company based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was a small operation. No more. With more than 90 employees, the position is now full time. Taking […]
Work, Eat, Play: Employee Mentoring and Retention
During TCIA’s Virtual Summit’21, held this past January, I discussed motivating employees to grow. Specifically, I discussed moving a person from being motivated extrinsically to intrinsically. In other words: How do we inspire someone to grow from a grunt-worker simply collecting a paycheck to a self-motivated, committed employee? Ultimately, a great employee will have the […]