Master Builders of Iowa

Based on member feedback and work of the Education Committee, Education Delivery Systems Task Force and statewide focus groups, there will be some substantial changes in the MBI training curriculum in 2011/2012. 

The annual Project Manager and Project Supervisor Academies have been revised and will now be offered seperately in different regions of Iowa.

MBI is excited to announce the addition of the Executive Leadership Challenge that was developed by the 2009/2010 MBEye on the Future class to prepare leaders for executive level positions.

Another new program will consist of Regional Education Conferences to be held Spring 2012, please check back for more information regarding the Regional Education Conferences as it becomes available.

The MBEye on the Future Program will remain the same and will be available to MBI members that are nominated and selected to participate. Please view the MBEye on the Future page HERE for more details.

Field Management Leadership Series (FMLS)
This full day program aims to help skilled and experience workers obtain the informational tools to move up to a leadership position. In addition, this class is tailored to supervisors who wish to substantially increase their crew communications, project evaluation and administration, leadership, safety management, and day-to-day HR conflict resolution challenges. This program will be offered in two regions of Iowa including, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

• CLICK HERE to view the full brochure for dates, locations, fees and registration information.

The Academy for Project Managers
Held over 2 months, the revised Project Manager Development Series will be offered in a variety of distance learning methods including in person training, teleconferences and webinars. The classes will cover leadership, time management, project and business finance, planning and scheduling for profitable projects, safety management, human resources, business development.

• CLICK HERE to view the full brochure for additional details.
• CLICK HERE to view registration information.

MBEye on the Future - **Member Only **
For the intermediate level of training, the committees and task forces felt MBEye on the Future program was still a valuable and viable program. This program will continue to meet 6 times a year and educate attendees on the Master Builders of Iowa, presentation skills, leadership fundamentals and creating a strong professional network of colleagues.

Executive Leadership Challenge - ** Member Only **
This is the product of the 2009/2010 MBEye on the Future Class, and will serve as a stepping stone for MBEye on the Future graduates and experianced managment toward executive leadership. This group will meet 3 times a year discussing strategic planning, business development, succession planning, interpersonal and external organization skill, Business and company finance as well as risk management. Two of these meetings will be held in conjunction with the MBEye on the Future class.