In this episode, we sit down with Jed Newnham, the Managing Director of a leading Brisbane scaffolding company, Newnham Scaffolding, to delve into the world of scaffolding and business management. With a thriving company of 75 team members, Jed shares his journey and the strategies that have led to his success.
Topics Covered:
- Leadership and Management: Jed discusses his role as Managing Director and how he steers a team of 75 members to success in the scaffolding industry.
- Investing in People: Discover why Jed believes investing in good people is crucial for business growth. He shares insights on how this philosophy has shaped his company’s culture and success.
- Career Path Consulting: Learn about Brad Donald’s consulting on career paths in scaffolding, and how these consultations have helped employees find fulfilling career trajectories.
- Training and Development: Jed emphasizes the importance of training, amplifying personal development, and how investing in training has led to remarkable results for his team.
- Business Coaching: Jed advocates for regular business coaching, sharing his experiences and the positive impact it has had on his company.
- Internal Focus for External Success: Understand Jed’s approach to working internally to achieve the best external results, building skills, and empowering his team to lead better lives.
- Empowering Trainees: Hear about the journey of 24 trainees, from the classrooms of Major Training to foreman roles, and how the company’s traineeship program has paved the way for laborers’ career paths.
- Communication Across Generations: “If you don’t learn to communicate with the next generation, you’ll make yourself redundant.” Jed talks about the importance of bringing young workers into laborious roles and how to effectively communicate and negotiate pay with them.
- Investing in Trainees: Jed shares his thoughts on investing time and training into trainees, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to thrive in their roles.
- Discovering Matt’s Love Language: The boys delve into the 5 love languages and expose the importance of learning your teams love language for effective communication.
Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Jed Newnham, as we explore the nuances of leadership, training, and the scaffolding industry. Whether you’re in the scaffolding business or simply interested in effective leadership and team empowerment, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration. Listen now to Major Convos on Spotify HERE!
