Ethical Leadership for the 21st Century
Aug 5, 2021 7:15am ‐ Aug 5, 2021 8:55am
Identification: 1
Cynthia will share her personal experiences at WorldCom as well as critical leadership and ethics lessons from recent corporate scandals.
- The slippery slope: who commits fraud and why, What went wrong at WorldCom, Common threads and root causes of recent corporate scandals, What organizations can do to build a strong culture of ethics, compliance and integrity, The importance of defining our personal mission, vision and values, 10 steps to recognize ethical dilemmas and make the right choices, The power of choice: finding our courage and leading during turbulent times
How to Build a Mad Scientist: Innovators Influencing the Ages
Aug 5, 2021 9:15am ‐ Aug 5, 2021 10:30am
Identification: 2
In this presentation, James Benham challenges contractors to cultivate Mad Scientists within their teams to lead technology research and development efforts. Learn how to create a culture of innovation at your construction company by giving your team the tools and space to creatively solve problems with technology.
- Review the historical context of thought-leaders throughout the ages who were deemed "Mad Scientists of Technology, Identify the modern tools and processes today's innovators use to evaluate and test technology on projects, Explore how practical application of technology, curiosity, experimentation, and 'tinkering' can be used to awaken today's generation of mad scientists.
The Total Compensation Approach- Making Your 2022 Pay Packages Competitive
Aug 5, 2021 11:50am ‐ Aug 5, 2021 12:40pm
Identification: 3
After a wild 2020 and an interesting start to 2021, it makes no difference whether 2022 is a boom year or a bust year, as pay escalation will remain a huge issue. Both traditional and alternative compensation approaches will be needed to ensure pay programs attract new talent and retain key employees. This session addresses the impact of pay on contractor recruiting retention efforts, focusing on trends, meshing of pay elements, and the development of best of class compensation programs in 2022.
- Understand the importance of critical pay elements and how each impacts your overall pay objectives of recruiting, retaining, and motivating your workforce, Recognize the actions necessary to realign your pay package with the marketplace, ensuring an effective compensation program, Understand the impact additional cash components (vehicles, allowances, benefits, perks, etc.) has on your total compensation costs, Identify pay trends and what to look for as trigger points on escalation or stagnation issues. Hear what your next round of pay increases need to be to stay competitive, Learn how to develop and maintain a best of class pay program utilizing all available compensation elements.
Best Practices in Uncertain Times
Aug 5, 2021 12:45pm ‐ Aug 5, 2021 1:35pm
Identification: 4
The current COVID-19 pandemic has created great economic uncertainty. Best business practices that should always be followed by contractors to maximize profitability may now be a matter of survival. This presentation will reveal how well managed construction companies evaluate new work, shore up profitability, improve processes, leverage technology and develop contingency plans.
- How to balance sources of construction work, The importance of maintaining disciplined business practices, Why it is important to improve processes and technology, The concept of Plus-minus Budgeting, Ideas for Contingency Planning
Data Analytics- What is Real and What is Buzz?
Aug 5, 2021 1:55pm ‐ Aug 5, 2021 2:45pm
Identification: 5
With so much discussion around data analytics and business intelligence, it can be hard to know what is real and what is hype. This session will take a practical look at data analytics and mystery behind terminology frequently used. We will dive into what organizations are doing around business intelligence and what can easily be accomplished with today’s tools and a peek into what the future holds.
- With so much discussion around data analytics and business intelligence, it can be hard to know what is real and what is hype. This session will take a practical look at data analytics and mystery behind terminology frequently used. We will dive into what organizations are doing around business intelligence and what can easily be accomplished with today’s tools and a peek into what the future holds.
Risk and Safety- What Keeps Us Up At Night
Aug 5, 2021 2:45pm ‐ Aug 5, 2021 4:00pm
Identification: 6
Hear from an insurance carrier that specializes in the Construction Industry about the most critical loss trends and risk factors in recent years, and how to combat these trends in Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto to help you prevent losses and reduce claim impacts to your people, your customers, and your bottom line.
- Overview of WC, GL, and Auto loss trends for Arch’s book of contractor business, Critical Focal Areas for Risk Management and Safety, Best Practices for Loss Prevention and Claim Mitigation.
Construction Accounting and Financial Reporting All Time Greatest Hits- New and Improved
Aug 6, 2021 7:10am ‐ Aug 6, 2021 8:50am
Identification: 7
Review of the all-time most important construction accounting principles updated for recent pronouncements, developments and trends, Tax changes that impact tax reporting and the related tax disclosures, Discussion of financial statement formats, schedules and disclosures – “How long has it been since your statements had a makeover?, Contract WIP reports with enhancements and disclosures recommended or required by new GAAP, Yellow flag and red flag indicators that should make you pause and think, Internal control procedures to improve financial reporting and help avoid a disaster, Move from average to “Best of Class” financial reporting
- Review of the all-time most important construction accounting principles updated for recent pronouncements, developments and trends, Tax changes that impact tax reporting and the related tax disclosures, Discussion of financial statement formats, schedules and disclosures – “How long has it been since your statements had a makeover?, Contract WIP reports with enhancements and disclosures recommended or required by new GAAP, Yellow flag and red flag indicators that should make you pause and think, Internal control procedures to improve financial reporting and help avoid a disaster, Move from average to “Best of Class” financial reporting
Project Manager and CFO Panel
Aug 6, 2021 9:10am ‐ Aug 6, 2021 10:50am
Identification: 8
Informative discussion with Project Managers and CFOS as they share key aspects for success.
- Latest technologies to enhance collaboration from field to office, Teamwork, Collaboration, Data Analytics