Managing a Diverse Workforce with the Skills-Motivation Matrix
As arborists, we understand that different trees have different needs. We understand that to help trees grow and thrive, we must consider the cultural needs of the tree to provide an ideal environment for growth and development. To address the specific needs of each tree, we apply our understanding of species profiles and relate those […]
Why You Should Care About TCIA’s Online Education
Many of TCIA’s education and training programs are now available online. We sat down with Bryan Dalton, TCIA’s vice president of training & credentialing, to learn what this means for tree care workers and employers. Q. What is the first thing readers should know about TCIA’s online learning opportunities? A: The first thing is that […]
Patient Assessment for Tree Crews
Let’s talk patient assessment. If we look back at the progress of aerial rescue (AR), we can see the industry trending toward an emphasis on the patient and their condition rather than getting up the rope and back down with the patient as quickly as possible. My point is, the emphasis on speed alone can […]
The “Green” Industry: Training New Hires
Newbie, greenhorn, apprentice, #$@!%# new guy – we all know the terminology for the newly hired person on your crew. What was your first day on the job like? Was there an orientation and safety training, or were you stuck onto a crew and told “Don’t get killed”? Mine was the latter. Staffing continues to […]
Motivation in Arboriculture: Inspiration
Stemming from an article I penned previously for TCI Magazine, “Competence in Arboriculture: Motivation” (TCI, May 2021), this article builds upon strategies and tactics discussed in that article, as well as focuses on what it means to motivate our folks or, more important, to “inspire” them. I’d like to take you on a journey as […]