Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

Fundamental to the effective completion of a trail project is quality leadership. In this webinar we will highlight leadership characteristics and your role in the context of a trail project. Preparation and planning are essential characteristics of successful crew leaders, considerations for what you can do before, during and after a project will be discussed. We will explore what a typical “Day in the Life” of a trail crew leader might look like covering topics like group dynamics, tool management and delegating tasks. If you are a new trail crew leader you will certainly pick up some new tools to add to your crew leader toolbox. Experienced veteran crew leaders will be provided with a fresh perspective on the value of what they are doing and why.

Learning Objectives:

• Teaching and management characteristics for a crew leader
• Apply “Tuckman’s Model of Group Dynamics” as it relates to a trail crew
• Tasks to complete in advance of a project
• Tool management and worksite safety

Trail Competencies

• Crew Management
• • Crew Recruitment
• • Crew Management

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.