02/19/2026

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - 2/19/2026

Session was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.

"Leadership for the Field and Office"
Thursday, February 19, 2026
INTECH - Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the workshop called, "Leadership for the Field and Office" that was conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University.   The program was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street in Alsip, IL.  There were 25 registered for the session.

Leadership for the Field and Office
This course will help the participants develop the skills and understanding they need to lead others. The will learn to persuade others, negotiate and problem solve and develop collaboration among team members.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how to effectively deal with different people (and different behavior styles)
• Apply Situational Leadership in coaching situations
• Build consensus, cohesion, buy-in, and team commitment
• Diagnose the focus and source of conflicts
• Utilize appropriate conflict management strategies
• Resolve interpersonal confrontations through collaborations 

We thank Mark for his time at the session.  We thank all that were able to participate with the program.

Pictured is Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University, as he began the program.

Pictured are the attendees for the session.