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Conquering the Challenges of First-Time Management
As a first-time manager, you will be responsible for leading a team and ensuring their success. This can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and skillset, you can excel in this role. Throughout this workshop, we will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to become an effective leader and build strong relationships with your team members.Some topics which will be covered are The importan..
Construction Cost Estimating Using RS Means Database and Online Estimating
This webinar contains two major components: An explanation of the RS Means database and its categories and components. The webinar explains all the displayed numbers and how they are calculated and how they should be adjusted. A quick overview of the RS Means Online system and how it can be used for itemized (detailed) estimates, assemblies, and summary estimates.Areas CoveredA quick overview of the RS Mean..
Construction Lending and Real Credit Administration: Evaluating, Underwriting, and Monitoring Construction Loans
Most bankers acknowledge that construction lending is riskier than other types of commercial lending:Repayment ability depends on successful completion of the construction before the project can generate cash flow from the sale of the finished property, from rental or lease of the real estate, or permanent take-out refinancingDuring the construction period, the collateral is literally work-in-progress and o..
Content Repurposing: Getting More Mileage Out of Your Existing Content
Feeling the pressure to constantly pump out fresh content? You're not alone. In today's digital age, attention spans are short, and audiences crave constant engagement. But who has the time (or resources) to churn out a never-ending stream of brand new content? In this webinar, we'll dive deep into the benefits of repurposing your content. Here's a sneak peek: Save Time and Money: Repurposing leverages the ..
Continues Improvements using 7 Basic Quality Tools
The Seven Basic Quality Tools, also known as “The original seven” or “The basics for Quality job” or “Must-know Quality Tools” as well as the most frequently used Quality tools, were first promoted by Kaoru Ishikawa, a professor of engineering at Tokyo University and the father of "quality circles." These tools, while there can be slight variations, include a Cause-and-effect diagram (also called Ishikawa o..
Control Freaks, Master Manipulators and Saboteurs: Dealing with your Nightmare Clients and Coworkers
Disrespect happens. No matter how we reinforce our expectations for workplace respect, we still encounter clients and coworkers who become our workplace nightmares. If ignored or handled badly, bad behavior can devastate a client relationship, team, or project like wildfire. Fortunately, there are many proactive, preventative measures that you can take to manage disrespect. With tools and an action plan, yo..
Controller Challenges in Changing Times New Roles of Controller as Strategic Partner
The turbulent ever-changing and technology driven world of business requires changing and evolving roles for controllers. The focus is currently more on the soft side of business, rather than accounting and reporting. It is more about people pleasing, than pencil pushing. Studies have shown the controllers who want to rise in the ranks to CFO must learn to put down their pencils and master the soft skills. ..
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Root Cause Analysis
Recognize that CAPA is arguably the most important process in the quality management system because so much else depends on it. CAPA is used to handle not only poor quality (the traditional application) but also audit findings, customer complaints, and outputs of the management review. It can even be deployed against the other six Toyota production system wastes by treating them as "nonconformances" or, mor..
Cost Reduction Approaches In Purchasing
There are new roles that require a thorough understanding of functional interrelationships if you are to succeed.This program identifies the elements needed to provide a business with the best materials and/or services. Understand how to bring together the concepts with Suppliers, and the new relationships necessary to ensure success. The presentation will show how to establish clear, mutually acceptable go..
COTS, Cloud, and SaaS Systems and FDA Validation Compliance
“How can we perform an Installation Qualification (IQ) when the server is completely under the control of a vendor?”“How do we know the vendor will be able to manage security, backups, disaster recovery, and other aspects required to ensure data is collected and maintained with integrity?”“What about change control?”“How will we handle compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA’s guidance for electronic records an..
Crazy Chaos In Your Inbox? Calm The Chaos Today!
Studies show most people spend about 50% of their work time writing and answering emails, substantiating the fact that email is an indispensable part of the workday. Processing email can be tedious, boring, and often mind-numbing yet writing and responding to emails with speed and acumen is pivotal to your success.In this day we spend together, you will learn how to:Survive the email avalanche that dumps in..
Creating A Culture Of Trust: Understanding Others Before Being Understood
Trust is at the very core of sound business relationships. Intrinsic to trust is the expectation that all will act in a way that is mutually beneficial, meaning that trust is a critical component of effective leadership. Trust breeds stronger working relationships and a healthier organizational culture.Areas CoveredCreating a culture of trust: Where does it start?Extending your trust to othersBeing an appro..
Creating Employee Handbooks that Protect You and Support the Company’s Culture
The #metoo movement made it very clear that your employee handbook needs to show employees how to behave and what procedures must be followed when they don’t. Your handbooks must be legally compliant, and there are clear solutions to getting there. What’s exciting is those handbooks can also play a role in defining company culture! Do your employees want to read your handbook? Is it interesting? Attractive?..
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills for Business Challenges
Every day at work, leaders are faced with many issues when making decisions. Some of our problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily solved. There is no shortage of challenges and issues that can arise on the job. Critical thinking and problem-solving are two essential skills that leaders need to have. Critical thinking refers to the ability to use knowledge, facts, and data to effecti..
Cross Culture/Cross Gender Communication
This program examines the concept of communication and the challenge of communicating with people who have different cultural and/or gender backgrounds and experiences. We look at communication in relation to gender as well as culture and explore how various communication issues can affect the workplace.Participants consider what communication is and what it's not, what makes it work, and what hinders it. T..