Generational & Cultural Issues
We Are the World: Understanding and Addressing Multi-Cultural Issues
As companies expand internationally, they encounter many different cultures in both clients and employees. Based on his experience with international clients, Brent teaches the many different aspects of diversity that affect the way we interact and do business. This program allows employees to explore each other’s diversity in a positive framework and take diversity into account in terms of leadership styles, teamwork, and decisions making.
Dude, When am I Going to be Vice President: Cross-Generational Management
Generation X and Y are different than their predecessors. They have a strong voice, are technically advanced, and aren’t always motivated by traditional incentives. This program teaches leaders how to work with the rising generations, how to leverage their strengths, and how to motivate them.
Human Resource Issues in the Construction Industry: From Recruiting to Succession Planning
Brent will educate participants on what it takes from an HR standpoint to attract employees with different values and work styles than those of the past. The organizational culture of human resources needs to be able to adapt to the ever-changing workforce. This program helps companies develop a strategic plan to ensure the recruitment and hiring of quality employees.
Tightening Up the Ship: Using Relationships to Increase Quality and Productivity
When you run a tight ship everyone works together, following the captain’s orders. While this is the ideal way to run a company, it is not often the reality of what takes place. This program focuses on the relationships between managers and employees and how to improve these relationships and improve quality and productivity. Brent teaches the techniques behind tightening up your own ship by tightening up the relationships and communication that exist within your company.
Talk It Out: Communication and Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge is any company’s most valuable resource. Brent will teach participants how to tap into this reservoir of knowledge and utilize it fully within an organization. Find out how to create learning organizations where employees will share best practices, cross-train, and rely on each other for answers to tough problems.
Before You Go Green: The Foundation of Green Building
According to the United States Green Building Council, the demand for “green” buildings is rising dramatically in the United States and around the world. This increase is fueled by the advantages that green buildings have over conventional construction. Brent will open your people’s eyes to what green building means to them and why it is in their best interests to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Find out what to do prior to embarking on your green building journey.
Nail the Interview, Get the Job
They’ve called you in for an interview. So what’s next? How do you dress? How do you act? What do you say? What are the secrets to making a lasting impression? This hands-on workshop provides participants with everything they need to know to wow the interviewers. This program is applicable to individuals looking for a job as well as company teams looking to secure more projects.
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