BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE TEAM
Creating a Collaborative, Efficient, and Skilled Maintenance Workforce for Operational Excellence
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 – 18 Sep 2025 | Manama – Bahrain | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 04 – 05 Nov 2025 | Dubai – UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
High-performance maintenance teams are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of assets, equipment, and facilities. A cohesive and well-trained maintenance team is able to minimize downtime, reduce operational costs, and increase overall efficiency. Building such a team requires not only technical expertise but also strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
This 2-day intensive course is designed to help maintenance leaders and managers create and nurture high-performance teams by focusing on team dynamics, leadership styles, effective communication, and practical skills development. Participants will learn the strategies to improve team collaboration, optimize performance, and develop a proactive maintenance culture.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the key principles of building and leading high-performance maintenance teams
• Develop strategies for improving team collaboration and communication
• Identify and overcome common challenges in team dynamics
• Cultivate leadership qualities to inspire and motivate a maintenance workforce
• Implement performance management techniques to drive continuous improvement in team operations
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn practical methods for enhancing team collaboration and morale
• Develop leadership skills to drive team performance and accountability
• Discover tools and techniques for fostering a culture of proactive maintenance
• Improve communication skills for managing diverse teams in high-pressure environments
• Gain insights into motivating and retaining top maintenance talent
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Maintenance managers and supervisors
• Team leaders in maintenance departments
• Operations and facility managers
• HR and training professionals involved in team development
• Anyone responsible for leading or developing maintenance teams in industrial, commercial, or airport environments
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Leadership and coaching skills to enhance team performance
• Effective team-building techniques for improved collaboration
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies
• Methods for developing trust, accountability, and mutual respect within teams
• Strategies for training and developing team members to reach their full potential
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the maintenance department
• Increased asset uptime and reduced downtime through better team performance
• A stronger maintenance culture driven by proactive, results-oriented behaviors
• More efficient and effective maintenance processes and reduced operational costs
• Better alignment between team goals and overall organizational objectives
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Key principles of team building, leadership, and performance management
• Case Studies – Real-world examples of high-performance maintenance teams in various industries
• Workshops – Team-building exercises, problem-solving scenarios, and leadership role-play
• Peer Exchange – Group discussions and sharing of best practices from diverse industries
• Tools – Leadership templates, performance evaluation forms, and team-building activities
Course Outline
DETAILED 2-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Building a High-Performance Team in Maintenance
Module 1: Fundamentals of High-Performance Teams (07:30 – 09:30)
• Characteristics of high-performance maintenance teams
• Understanding team dynamics and the stages of team development
• The role of leadership in fostering team success
Module 2: Effective Communication and Collaboration (09:45 – 11:15)
• Strategies for improving communication within maintenance teams
• Enhancing collaboration through shared goals and clear expectations
• Overcoming communication barriers and promoting open dialogue
Module 3: Leadership Styles and Team Motivation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identifying different leadership styles and their impact on team performance
• Motivating team members: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation techniques
• Building trust and respect within the team
Workshop – Team Communication and Role-Play (02:00 – 03:30)
• Role-play exercises to practice effective communication and leadership
Day 2: Managing and Optimizing Team Performance
Module 1: Performance Management and Accountability (07:30 – 09:30)
• Setting clear performance objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitoring team progress and providing constructive feedback
• Addressing underperformance and improving team accountability
Module 2: Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving (09:45 – 11:15)
• Identifying common sources of conflict within maintenance teams
• Effective strategies for resolving conflicts and maintaining team cohesion
• Problem-solving techniques for resolving operational issues as a team
Module 3: Training, Development, and Succession Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identifying skill gaps and providing targeted training opportunities
• Developing career growth paths and succession plans for maintenance teams
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Workshop – Performance Management and Conflict Resolution (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop a performance improvement plan for a team scenario
• Conflict resolution exercise and action planning
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Building a High-Performance Maintenance Team, recognizing their ability to lead and manage teams for optimal performance in maintenance operations.