03/25/2026

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Session was held at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center.

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored an all-day seminar called, "Leadership for the Field and Office." The session was conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University, and the program was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.  Over 20 registered for the seminar.

Leadership for the Field and Office Program Content:
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 and expertise with the program.  We thank all that were able to participate.

Pictured below are photos of Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University and the attendees: