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Make Toolbox Talks Great Again
Leadership Skills for Smarter Toolbox Talks
As a construction professional, you know the humble toolbox talk is expected to do a lot in a very short time, in just 10 minutes - often before 7:00am - it is meant to:
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Switch everyone on and set the tone for the day
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Highlight safety concerns
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Reinforce company procedures and standards
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Walk through daily activities and methods
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Troubleshoot potential issues
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Gather feedback from the team
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Spot opportunities for working smarter
That's A Big Ask!
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And yet, when the final question rolls out - "Any Questions?" - you are met with blank stares, shuffling boots and a silence you could slice through with a saw!
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It's hardly surprising, as research shows English speakers retain only around 49% of briefing content - and for non-english speakers, that figure drops to just 27%.
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The good news? There is a better way!
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We've spent the past year digging into what makes toolbox talks hit the mark - or miss it completely! By blending research, proven techniques, and our hands-on training style, we've built a suite of workshops designed to equip leaders at every level to deliver these vital face-to-face sessions with confidence and with impact.
Because every leader learns differently, we have designed our Make Toolbox Talks Great Again workshops to suit a range of needs, schedules, and learning styles. Whether you are after a quick essentials session (2hr workshop), a deeper dive (6hr workshop) or an immersive two-day workshop - there's an option that fits.
MTBTGA-1 - The Essentials
2-Hour Interactive Workshop (Cost based on group size)
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Recognise different learning styles & adapt your content
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Spot unconscious bias & see how it undermines your message
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Design a toolbox talk in 5 minutes (yes really!)
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Tailor your delivery to make the most of the environment you are in
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Ask better questions that spark real discussion
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Experiment with fresh, engaging delivery techniques
MTBTGA-2 - The Deep Dive
6-hour Interactive Workshop (Cost based on group size)
Everything in MTBTGA 1 Plus:
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Techniques for managing the rowdy, the eager and the 'don't-want-to-be-here' crews
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Using analogies that make your message and new learnings stick
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Use storytelling to make your points stick while practising how to deliver tricky messages with real impact
MTBTGA-3 - The Toolbox Pro
2-Day Immersive Workshop (Limited to 10 participants - Investment $1,595 +GST per person)
For leaders ready to take it to the next level!
Everything in MTBTGA 1 & MTBTGA 2 Plus:
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Tap into how the mind works during talks - and use it to keep your crew engaged
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Intensive practise with peer feedback
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Designing & delivering your own toolbox talk - complete with activities and real world application