Client: NYCSCA
Task: Advanced Mentor Training Program
Services Provided
M/W/DBE Mentoring
Curriculum Development
Project Management
Outreach and event management
For the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA)’s Advanced Mentor Training Program, r6catalyst provided comprehensive mentoring and instruction to M/W/D/LBE mentor contractors on Leadership Development, Business, Organizational Development, and Management Skills.
The r6catalyst team led various aspects of this Program including program development, team development and coordination, program manual creation, schedule, contract negotiaton, budgeting, sub-consultant selection and agreements, event coordination, curriculum development, value engineering, quality assurance, and training.
From strategic planning to communication and customer service, the contractors were instructed on a wide variety of topics on business, management and leadership skills. The main goal of this training is to assist the contractors with business growth and development. In addition, r6catalyst trained participants on creating alliances and partnerships
in order to achieve marketing and sales objectives, and build strong client relations for sustained business growth. r6catalyst also covered topics on latest industry trends in technology, LEED and Green Design. Some of the areas of instruction included:
- Strategic Planning and Business Plan Development;
- Organizational Development;
- Marketing and Communications;
- Systematic Thinking Skills;
- Organization, Project and Time Management;
- Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution;
- Effective use of Technology;
- Back Office Support;
- Joint Ventures, Subcontracting and Partnering Opportunities;
- Customer Service and Client Relations;
- Green Initiatives and Sustainable Design;
r6catalyst combined traditional classroom training with interactive instructional methods including case studies, brainstorming, group discussions, oral presentations, team/small group assignments, and one-on-one coaching and mentoring. The r6catalyst team of SMEs received an overwhelming commendation and response from the contractors.
