Thursday Feb 4, 2016
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
All workshops will be held from 4-6:30 p.m.
Location: ABDO, EICK & MEYERS, LLP 5201 Eden Avenue, Suite 250 Edina, MN 55436 (952.835.9090)
Executive Roundtable Breakfast: 8-9:30 a.m. Marriott Minneapolis West (Registration: 7:30 am) **Additional details will be given to attendees.
Attend both workshops for $600, including the Executive Roundtable Breakfast on Feb. 29. Non-member rate: $1,200
$350/person per workshop series, including the Executive Roundtable Breakfast on Feb. 29. Non-member rate: $700
Series 1 – Technical Development
Series 2 – Business Development
Series 1 – Technical Development
Program #1 The Big Picture & Working with Clients
Engineering firm leaders bring work to their firms. Learn where to find work, how to respond to requests, and how to develop client relationships working as a team.
Workshop leaders:
Mark Leutgeb – Gausman & Moore Associates (marketing)
Susanne Miller – Loucks Associates (marketing)
Program #2 Construction Administration & Legal Issues
What are the common liability issues and situations which arise in the practice of engineering and how can you spot them, prepare for them, and handle them in a way that does not put your firm or license at risk.
Workshop leaders:
Eric Heiberg – Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP (lawyer)
Dave Rettner – AET (geotechnical)
Program #3 Financial Operations and Practices
Consulting firms are in the business of providing professional services while generating income for their employees. Learn the basics of company revenue, expenses and profit. Find out about the financial practices and management of a consulting business.
Workshop leaders:
Randy Geerdes – SRF Consulting (civil)
Program #4 Delivery Methods/Risk Management
Review and discuss available methods of delivery, roles and responsibilities of others, project team - both public and private different methods and their risk, professional risks and project types.
Workshop leader:
John Dillingham – Alliant Engineering (civil)
Dave Blume – Gausman & Moore (electrical)
Executive Round Table Breakfast – Both Sessions (Feb. 29 – Marriott Minneapolis West)
Series 2- Business Development
Program #1 Government Affairs
Learn how government influences business, how business influences government, PAC’s (perceptions, roles & funding), value of process, federal vs. state, and Capitol Consulting Day.
Workshop Leader:
Randy Morris & John Krapak – Randy Morris Government Relations
Program #2 Interpersonal Communication
Consider the importance of effective communication, how to write a business letter and report, how and when to communicate technical solutions to clients, teamwork, negotiation skills, look and act the part, commitment, how to relate to clients emails, and conflict resolution when you disagree with someone on a project
Workshop Leader:
Doug Cooley – Michaud Cooley Erickson (mechanical)
Program #3: Leadership Meets the Technical Professional
So you want to be a leader... Or maybe you are not quite sure.... In this session, we will look at leadership from the world of the technical professional. What does it mean to be a leader? How do your choices change? What do you need to develop? How can you do this? You will leave this session with greater clarity of your personal leadership choices and plan.
Workshop Leader:
Cheryl Leitschuch – The Leadership Energy
Program #4 Career Track
Learn how to create a career track that helps you maximize your professional potential and minimize the risks of career derailment along the way. Understand how to align your strengths with your firm’s goals, and find opportunities to grow your career.
Workshop Leader:
Steve Salmi – Corporate Psychologists
Series 1 Technical Development
Program #1 Overview: The Big Picture & Clients Thurs. Feb. 4
Program #2 Construction Administration & Legal Issues Thurs. Feb. 11
Program #3 Financial Practices Thurs. Feb. 18
Program #4 Delivery Methods Risk Management Thurs. Feb. 25
Executive Roundtable Breakfast – Both Sessions Mon. Feb. 29 (Marriott Minneapolis West)
Series 2 Businesses Development
Program #1 Government Affairs Thurs. Mar. 3
Program #2 Interpersonal Communication
NOTE: Has been changed from Thurs. Mar. 10 to April 7!
Program #3 Leadership Thurs. Mar. 17
Program #4 Career Track Thurs. Mar. 24
Time: All workshops will be held from 4-6:30 p.m.
Printed courtesy of www.acecmn.org/ – Contact the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota for more information.
30 7th St. E., Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN 55101 – (952) 593-5533 – kelly@acecmn.org