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SUMMARY:Improving Engagement & Retention
DESCRIPTION:In today’s difficult world of hiring employees\, engagement and retention are critical. Getting better than average engagement from your employees is the next best thing to hiring. This is important since hiring is nearly impossible. There are several steps to improving employee engagement. We will show you how. \nThe second step is retaining the team you already have. It is more difficult to perform when people are leaving out the back door as fast\, or faster\, than you can hire. While engagement and retention are intricately linked\, we will show you further steps to enhance retention. \nThis seminar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member Paramount Business Development.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/improving-engagement-retention/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
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SUMMARY:The Future of Talent Attraction—What Matters to Tomorrow’s Workforce Matters Today
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about talent.  Because when you have the right talent fit\, you experience increased profitability\, performance and productivity—the three essentials for any successful business.  Attracting that kind of talent requires taking a close look at company culture\, recruiting strategies and hiring processes. \nEvery successful business knows it’s only as good as its employees\, and currently\, it’s a candidate’s market. This means that top talent has their choice of employers. Therefore\, it becomes fundamental for companies to enhance and maintain their employer brand to not only attract top talent\, but to send the continuous message to potential candidates—and current employees alike\, that the engagement drivers that employees need most are top-of-mind in their work culture. \nWe’ll learn: \n–the steps to talent attraction \nToday’s best prospects are focused on what businesses have to offer them – and it’s more than a paycheck. They want to know your company culture\, values and mission. They’re shopping benefits. They’re seeking fulfilling careers with businesses that are in tune with their needs.  \n–the recruiting experience  \nYou want the recruiting experience to be a good one. Even if it doesn’t work out for a job candidate\, the recruiting experience can still be a good one. And that person can affect how others view your company.  \n–and\, how the pandemic has impacted the future of work and employee expectations \nThe startling COVID19 changes has not only changed how work is currently being conducted\, but also how it will continue to operate in the future. It didn’t just show us that we can easily work from home\, but it will completely change the future of work in a variety of ways. \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Insperity. \nMichael is a Human Resource Consultant with Insperity. His focus is on helping organizations create a competitive advantage with their human talent. He accomplishes this through scalable solutions\, emphasizing success and accountability while understanding potential risk. He has worked with numerous clients recognized by varying organizations for creating best places to work. A lifelong learner\, Michael is a thought leader whose insights are continually cited by the media. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Coaches Council—a community for leading business and career coaches. \nIntroduced to HR early in his career\, Michael returned to school earning his master’s in Human Resource Management at Rutgers University. He holds both a SHRM-SCP and SPHR certification. In addition\, he has a Certified Professional Coaching designation from iPEC\, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Michael’s professional journey includes experiences in hospitality\, manufacturing\, IT and financial services. Michael serves in volunteer board positions on both the Garden State Council-SHRM and the Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-future-of-talent-attraction-what-matters-to-tomorrows-workforce-matters-today/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20220404T133450Z
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SUMMARY:Turn the Great Resignation into Your Company’s Great Awakening
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard of the Great Resignation\, which has resulted from the historically high level of employee resignations over the past year. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the landscape of work while serving as the catalyst for employees to reexamine what is meaningful for them – in their jobs and in their lives. Using this lens\, you can recategorize the Great Resignation as the “Great Awakening.” Rather than seeing this phenomenon as a threat\, forward-thinking companies are using it as an opportunity to think about the future of work and how they can keep their employees engaged and fulfilled. \nDuring this session\, you will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of what is driving the Great Resignation\nLearn about the forces of disengagement and how to counter-balance them\nDiscover how you can use data to attract\, retain\, and develop talent in your organization\nLearn about resources and next steps you can take to reduce your turnover\, improve your company culture\, and engage your workforce\n\nWho should attend: \n\nCEOs/Owners\nCFOs\nHuman Resources leads\nAnyone in positions to effect retention efforts\n\nThis Seminar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member\, Kreischer Miller. \nBobbi is a Director at Kreischer Miller\, a leading independent public accounting firm serving the Greater Philadelphia area. Bobbi leads Kreischer Miller’s Talent Advisory practice\, which helps companies align their business strategy with their people strategy. Utilizing a proprietary framework\, she works with client organizations to equip their business leaders with the tools and data they need to hire and retain top performers and create high performing teams. The result is an intentionally-designed people plan that increases productivity\, builds a winning culture\, and creates the flexibility a company needs to adapt to change over time. \nIn her previous role at Kreischer Miller\, Bobbi played a key role in the firm’s talent strategy and implemented this talent optimization framework for the firm’s leadership and team members. \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/turn-the-great-resignation-into-your-companys-great-awakening/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20220223T185034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T185156Z
UID:26690-1653465600-1653476400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Hiring & Retaining for 2022 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will show you the keys to being successful with hiring and retaining employees today-especially the younger generations.  Have you have wondered why your retention rate is low?  Have you been “ghosted?”  Have you hired people who became 90-day wonders or turned into Godzilla?  Do you wonder why the younger workers seem to flock to other companies?  Based on recent relative research we will show you what is important and how to use it to make a difference. \nSeminar hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/hiring-retaining-for-2022-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20220216T140220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T140220Z
UID:26586-1652774400-1652787000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Business Financials for Non-Financial People
DESCRIPTION:TARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Non-Financial Managers and up \nIn the world of business\, your success and efficiency have a lot to do with how you handle “the numbers.” Having a basic understanding will positively affect all parts of your job including managing people\, setting short- and long-term objectives and controlling costs. Without a doubt\, this is a skill no manager can afford to be without! This workshop will not only help you gain confidence in understanding financial statements but will show you how to measure the numbers that are important in your business and impact them to consistently increase profits. \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/business-financials-for-non-financial-people-2/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20220215T191645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T191645Z
UID:26569-1649145600-1649160000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday\, April 5th
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-8/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210511T151734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T174251Z
UID:24856-1648022400-1648036800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Development Series 3
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week course that will be held on Wednesday\, March 9th\, March 23rd\, April 6th & April 20th from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. \nSession 1: Driving Success Through Business Development (March 23\, 2022) \nHave you worked hard throughout your career but still find yourself struggling to get the results you thought you’d get? Does it feel like growing a successful\, profitable business is just out of reach? This workshop will teach you simple\, proven methods to increase your profits without increasing your hours spent at work. We will also share Paramount’s ‘5 Way Power Play’ to start increasing your profits NOW! \nSession 2: Team Performance (April 6\, 2022) \nTeam performance is a critical element of what makes or breaks a business. Often managers can be so focused on the mechanics of the business that they forget the people behind it are what’s driving everything. As a leader\, you want to maximize team performance. But how do you do that? Team performance depends on several factors but fortunately\, many of them are within your control. This workshop will show you how to reach that maximum impact within your business. \nSession 3: High Performance Culture (April 20\, 2022) \n“Take care of your people and they will take care of your customers.” Unfortunately\, this statement is easier said than done. It takes a very strong leader to develop and communicate on a daily basis to employees the “big picture” of where the company is headed and why that is beneficial from the employee’s perspective.  Team members will never create your desired culture if they don’t even know what you expect of them. Do you know what type of company culture you have? Do you want to learn the secrets of creating a healthy\, competitive culture? Join us for this 4-hour workshop! \nSession 4: Managing Work/Life Balance (May 4\, 2022) \nSadly\, there have been times where work takes precedence over everything else in our lives. Our desire to succeed professionally can push our own well-being to the back burner. Creating a harmonious work-life balance is critical for not only you\, but your career as well. Employers who are committed to providing this type of environment for their employees save on costs\, absenteeism\, and enjoy a more loyal and productive workforce. This workshop will give you tips and strategies to find that equilibrium and achieve balance at work and in your personal life. \nThis seminar will be hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Solutions \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/executive-leadership-development-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20211115T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T175310Z
UID:25881-1646211600-1646235000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:This class is being offered in-person or virtually when registering please select your preference. \nWord 2013/2016\nDefault fonts and spacing\nQuick Parts\nStyles\nApplying Styles\nCreate a New Style\nModifying a Style\nDeleting a Style\n“Replace” Feature\nTechnique for Working with Bullets and\nNumbering\nNavigation Techniques\nHighlighting Techniques \nExcel 2013/2016\nQuick and Easy Way to Do Math\nAutosum shortcut\nExpanded Autosum Capability – Other\nFunctions\nUsing the Fill Series Feature\nWorking with a Selected Range\nHighlighting Techniques\nNavigation Techniques\nUsing the Format Painter\nFormat as Table\nSorting\nMultilevel\nBased on color \nPowerPoint 2013/2016\nUsing a Theme\nSlide Transitions\nLinking from Excel\nReplacing fonts\nSending a Presentation to Word\nCopying Slides from Other\nPresentations\nUsing a Theme\nSlide Transitions\nCreating sections and manipulating\nthem\nSending a Presentation to Word
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-office-tips-tricks/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20211115T201643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T203734Z
UID:25873-1645088400-1645111800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Executing a Project\nEnter Task Progress \nMonitoring Project Progress\nView Project Progress\nAdd Custom Fields\nCreate Custom Views\nAnalyze a Project Plan \nControlling a Project Plan\nEdit the Task List\nReschedule Tasks \nReporting on Progress\nFormat and Share a Chart View\nView Existing Reports\nCreate Custom Reports\nCreate a Visual Report \nCustomizing the Application\nChange Project Options\nCreate a Project Plan Template\nShare Resources\nLink Project Plans
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20211102T161522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185904Z
UID:25759-1644912000-1644926400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday\, February 15th
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-7/
CATEGORIES:Craft Training Classes/Certifications,Leadership and Management Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20211115T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T185808Z
UID:25868-1643878800-1643902200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Class \nGetting Started with Microsoft Project\nIdentify Project Management Concepts\nNavigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment \nDefining a Project\nCreate a New Project Plan\nDefine a Project\nAssign a Project Calendar \nCreating and Organizing Tasks\nAdd Tasks to a Project Plan\nImport Tasks From Other Programs\nCreate a Work Breakdown Structure\nDefine Task Relationships\nSchedule Tasks \nManaging Project Plan Resources\nAdd Resources to a Project Plan\nCreate a Resource Calendar\nEnter Costs for Resources\nAssign Resources to Tasks\nResolve Resource Conflicts \nFinalizing a Project Plan\nOptimize a Project Plan\nSet a Baseline
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210506T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T142848Z
UID:24801-1642492800-1642507200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Business Financials for Non-Financial People 1 OPEN SPOT AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION:ONE SPOT OPEN FOR THIS CLASS REGISTER NOW BEFORE IT SELLS OUT! \nTARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Non-Financial Managers and up \nIn the world of business\, your success and efficiency have a lot to do with how you handle “the numbers.” Having a basic understanding will positively affect all parts of your job including managing people\, setting short- and long-term objectives and controlling costs. Without a doubt\, this is a skill no manager can afford to be without! This workshop will not only help you gain confidence in understanding financial statements but will show you how to measure the numbers that are important in your business and impact them to consistently increase profits. \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/business-financials-for-non-financial-people/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210511T150047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T203600Z
UID:24853-1641974400-1641988800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Development Series 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week course that will be held on Wednesday\, January 12th\, January 26th\, February 9th\, & February 23rd from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. \nSession 1: Customer Service & Sales (January 12\, 2022) \nMost business owners are looking for the latest marketing strategy\, a new source of leads\, or a fairy-tale salesperson who is going to come in and turn all the prospects into customers without breaking a sweat. As awesome as these strategies sound\, they rarely work out. But wait! There’s good news! The secret to growing your business is very likely right under your nose. In fact\, we have found that most businesses obliviously leave a percentage of their current revenues on the table every year. This workshop will show you a proven sales methodology that will not only bring in new customers but create repeat business for years to come. \n  \nSession 2: Understanding Your Numbers (January 26\, 2022) \nAre you confused by your financial statements? Do you have trouble recognizing what they are telling you? This workshop will help you quickly master the fundamentals and develop a comprehensive understanding of how they work\, how to interpret them accurately\, and how to use their information to make more effective\, better-informed business decisions that have a positive impact on your organization’s bottom line. You will also learn the importance of a dashboard and how to easily set one up for your company. \n  \nSession 3: Personal Performance (February 9\, 2022) \nCritical thinking is a lost art. Whether you are refining operations\, evaluating strategic plans\, or brainstorming better ways to assist customers\, businesses with the best ideas come out on top. This workshop will teach you how to recognize key mistakes that company leaders make which undermine their effectiveness at running and growing a company.  You will also walk away with tips that you can implement immediately to improve your personal performance and help you reach your full potential to build an amazing team.  If YOU want to build an amazing team\, it starts with YOU! \n  \nSession 4: What is Your USP? & Communication (February 23\, 2022) \nAre you tired of feeling invisible in your field\, of not being recognized for your talents and expertise? Are you losing potential customers to your competitors solely because your prices are higher? Many professionals have felt the same way and decided to do something about it. The answer lies in the strength and value of your USP. This workshop will teach you the art and science of identifying what sets you apart and turning that into a brand that will make you more valuable and memorable than others in your field. \nThis Seminar is Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/executive-leadership-development-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210518T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T141039Z
UID:24927-1638864000-1638869400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Key to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-project-managers-and-supervisors/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Legal Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20211015T144245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T144245Z
UID:25688-1637049600-1637064000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday November 16th & Running on November 23\, November 30 & December 7 from 8AM-12 PM.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-5/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210511T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T182125Z
UID:24850-1635926400-1635940800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Development Series 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week course that will be held on Wednesday November 3rd\,  November 17th\, December 1st\, & December 15th from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. \nSession 1: Leader’s Right Mindset (November 3\, 2021) \nMany people believe that being the owner\, boss or holding some sort of management position is what defines leadership. Paramount Business Development\, Inc. KNOWS this is totally false. True leadership is hard\, and it is not something that can be achieved overnight. It is a slow and steady process that happens over years and years of practice and it all starts with little habits. Join us for a morning to discover the 7 habits of highly effective leaders that you can start practicing today that will help you become the leader you want to be tomorrow. \n  \nSession 2: Communicating Simply & Effectively (November 17\, 2021) \nWorkplace communication is crucial to companies because it enables them to be productive and operate effectively. When a company can communicate correctly\, employees can experience an increase in morale\, productivity\, and commitment. How well do you communicate with your team? More importantly\, how often do you communicate with your team? Join us as we discuss real life examples of communication problems in companies and how you can better lead your team to success. \n  \nSession 3: When Things Go Awry?! (December 1\, 2021) \nWe’ve discussed how crucial workplace communication is to a company\, but what happens when things go wrong? Not all problems can be anticipated or resolved. People are complicated and there’s no owner’s manuals. This workshop will review communication strategies\, discuss real life conflicts within organizations\, and present several effective strategies to handle those conflicts. \n  \nSession 4: Managing Overwhelm (December 15\, 2021) \nAre you feeling pressured by deadlines?  Is there never enough time in the day?  Are you working longer and longer hours\, while getting further behind? Win your time back in this 4-hour workshop where we will show you how to master your use of time\, complete your most critical tasks\, and overcome that constant feeling of being overwhelmed. \nThis seminar will be hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/executive-leadership-development-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210922T194010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T194154Z
UID:25518-1634832000-1634842800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:This class will help the student to develop the necessary fundamental knowledge of the procedures\, materials\, equipment\, and practices needed when estimating for any trade discipline and/or type of construction. The class will also provide the fundamental knowledge of construction materials & processes that utilize these materials. One trade discipline and material category\, process and system is covered each week. These materials and processes are normally encountered by the student in the workplace. \nThis class provides a starting point for developing the mathematical skills necessary through practice and application to the construction trade. Calculations and quantities of volumes and areas will include trades such as concrete\, masonry and carpentry as well as others. \nThe class will provide hands-on detailed estimating procedures in which students learn how to estimate the general conditions of a construction project\, site work\, excavation\, concrete and masonry as well as other trade disciplines. This course also features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals\, Wood\, Doors and Windows and Finishes as well as other types of materials. \n  \nThis Class will run every Thursday Evening beginning on October 21\, 2021 – December 16\, 2021
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-estimating-3/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210428T145636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T145835Z
UID:24704-1631808000-1631818800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:Construction Estimating: \nThis class will help the student to develop the necessary fundamental knowledge of the procedures\, materials\, equipment\, and practices needed when estimating for any trade discipline and/or type of construction. The class will also provide the fundamental knowledge of construction materials & processes that utilize these materials. One trade discipline and material category\, process and system is covered each week. These materials and processes are normally encountered by the student in the workplace. \nThis class provides a starting point for developing the mathematical skills necessary through practice and application to the construction trade. Calculations and quantities of volumes and areas will include trades such as concrete\, masonry and carpentry as well as others. \nThe class will provide hands-on detailed estimating procedures in which students learn how to estimate the general conditions of a construction project\, site work\, excavation\, concrete and masonry as well as other trade disciplines. This course also features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals\, Wood\, Doors and Windows and Finishes as well as other types of materials. \n  \nThis Class will run every Thursday Evening beginning on September 16\, 2021 – November 11\, 2021
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-estimating-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210303T142249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T154446Z
UID:24035-1631606400-1631620800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday September 14th & Running on September 21\, September 28 & October 5 from 8AM-12 PM.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-3/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210519T192024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T192024Z
UID:24973-1630486800-1630497600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Hacks You Can’t Live Without
DESCRIPTION:The course is designed to make you more productive by utilizing “hacks” that everyone should know\, like the new stocks and geography data types in Excel\, how to create a fantastic table of contents in PowerPoint and much more. \nAttendees have the option to register for either in-person or virtual attendance.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-hacks-you-cant-live-without/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210519T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T191617Z
UID:24968-1629795600-1629819000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks for Maximum Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Attendees have the option to register for either in-person or virtual attendance. \nProductivity and efficiency have always been important; however\, they are more critical than ever in this fast-paced remote environment we are all working in. This session focuses on tips and tricks Word\, Excel\, and PowerPoint. \nWord Topics: \nSet your defaults to work with you not against you \nUtilizing Quick Parts and other features to avoid typing \nUsing Styles to professionally format your document quickly \nPainless technique for working with bullets and numbering \nNavigation and highlighting techniques \nAdding an effortless Cover Page \n  \nExcel Topics: \nAutoFill – avoid as much typing as you can \nFormat as Table – learning all the benefits (so you can do less) \nNavigation and highlighting techniques \nConditional Formatting – learn all you can do with color and icon sets \nLinking essentials – have Excel update other cells\, sheets\, files and even applications like PowerPoint \n  \nPowerPoint Topics: \nHave PowerPoint suggest designs for your slides \nUsing Themes for effortless formatting \nPainless way to copy slides from other presentations \nCreating sections and manipulating them \nLearn to use the Zoom feature to create a “neat table of contents for your presentation
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-office-tips-and-tricks-for-maximum-productivity/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210506T145935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T213533Z
UID:24813-1629187200-1629198000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:8 Tips to Being a Great Leader
DESCRIPTION:TARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Managers and up \nMany people believe that being the owner\, boss or holding some sort of management position is what defines leadership. This couldn’t be further from the truth! True leadership is hard\, and it is not something that can be achieved overnight\, it is a slow and steady process that happens over years and years of practice and it all starts with little habits. Achieving peak performance as a leader starts with your attitudes and perceptions. This workshop will present the formula for leadership success and teach you simple\, but high impact changes you can make in your attitudes and perceptions to become a great leader.   \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/8-tips-to-being-a-great-leader/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210519T190924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T142356Z
UID:24962-1628758800-1628769600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Survival Tips for Busy People
DESCRIPTION:This session will discuss best practices for time management and your email. Participants will learn to customize your Outlook to maximize your working style as well as learn shortcuts for managing your email and repetitious emails\, email options\, working with your calendar effortlessly and creating and assigning tasks. \nAttendees have the option to attend this class either in person or virtual.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-survival-tips-for-busy-people/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T103000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210721T171522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T141636Z
UID:25237-1628150400-1628159400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:STRATEGIES FOR WINNING THE POST-PANDEMIC STRUGGLE
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! You suffered through the pandemic by reacting in agile and decisive ways to keep your business afloat. As businesses move into the next phase of 2021\, now is the time to seek out and seize the opportunities emerging in the recovery. \nOne of the many things that business leaders are struggling with is hiring and retaining. Most They have more business than they know what to do with and not enough hands to get the jobs done in a timely manner. Because of this\, they are burning out their top employees and are having trouble retaining them. One of the most important things you can do as a leader is show your employees how much you value them and what they bring to the table. Businesses that can retain and grow their team will thrive\, and businesses that cannot figure out how to do this will seriously flounder\, and maybe even fail.  \nThis workshop will discuss the tactics to give your company the competitive edge moving forward in 2021 and beyond. We will discuss successful hiring methods\, successful onboarding procedures\, employee retention\, leadership tactics\, and creating your high performance\, emotionally connected team. You cannot afford to miss this workshop! \n  \nThis workshop will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/strategies-for-winning-the-post-pandemic-struggle/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20201103T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T191244Z
UID:23713-1627376400-1627399800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Executing a Project\nEnter Task Progress \nMonitoring Project Progress\nView Project Progress\nAdd Custom Fields\nCreate Custom Views\nAnalyze a Project Plan \nControlling a Project Plan\nEdit the Task List\nReschedule Tasks \nReporting on Progress\nFormat and Share a Chart View\nView Existing Reports\nCreate Custom Reports\nCreate a Visual Report \nCustomizing the Application\nChange Project Options\nCreate a Project Plan Template\nShare Resources\nLink Project Plans
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210506T144850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T153845Z
UID:24807-1626854400-1626861600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Effective Delegation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:TARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Managers and up \nHow many times have you done a task yourself because you thought you could get it done quicker and more efficiently than anyone else? Even if you could get it done quicker\, all the time you are spending doing jobs that other people could be doing is time that you are not running your business. Every time you allow yourself to get bogged down in simple details that your employees could be working on\, you are not being an effective leader. The main person in your company who will be truly motivated to grow your company is YOU. Every minute that you spend working on tasks that can be delegated to someone else is a minute that you are not planning\, strategizing\, and building the best business possible. This workshop will discuss effective delegation strategies that you can implement today so you can get back to the most crucial tasks. \n  \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/effective-delegation-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210506T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T120416Z
UID:24826-1626854400-1626858000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Free Benefits & Payroll Savings Hosted by ABC Insurance Trust
DESCRIPTION:SAVE ON PAYROLL TAXES AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH THE BENEFITS THEY NEED AT NO NET COST  WITH A SIMERP PLAN THROUGH ABC.  \nWHAT IS SIMERP? \nSIMERP is a Self-Funded Medical Expense Reimbursement Program; a tax qualified platform that utilizes IRS tax codes to lower your payroll burden while providing employees with a tax break to purchase additional benefits and a free* wellness plan. \nA SIMERP PLAN ALLOWS: \n\nEmployers to save money on payroll taxes with no up-front costs\nEmployees to take home the same pay while adding benefits\nCurrent group health plan enrollees and waivers to participate\n\nTHE BENEFITS OF SIMERP: \n\nEmployers receive ~$500-$700 in FICA net savings per enrolled employee\, per year.\nEnrolled Employees gain a reserve that doesn’t reduce their take home pay.\nEnrolled employees & their dependents have access to a robust wellness plan that includes unlimited telemedicine for a $0 copayment.\n\nHOW IT WORKS: \n\nEmployer offers a voluntary wellness program under the SIMERP section 105 guidelines.\nEnrolled employees receive a credit on their payroll\, based on the estimated value of the wellness program\, their pay and deductions.\nThis “credit” creates a reserve\, which allows the employee to purchase/pay for qualifies benefits.\n\nTHE RESULT: Employees receive additional benefits at no cost while employers reduce their payroll burden and further improve their benefits program to attract and retain employees. \nEmployers can integrate this program into their benefits package at any time.  \nTo learn more about ABC Insurance Trust visit their website at insurancetrust.abc.org. \nABC WL SIMERP Promo \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/free-benefits-payroll-savings-hosted-by-abc-insurance-trust/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20210608T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T141035Z
UID:25090-1624957200-1624960800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Marijuana and the Workplace-How Managers & Supervisors Can Prioritize Safety and Avoid Liability
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of states have legalized marijuana not only for medical purposes but also for recreational use. Far from an academic discussion filled with meaningless legal jargon\, in this webinar\, Jonathan Landesman will discuss real-life situations and provide practical guidance for project managers and supervisors on the jobsite. He will review common issues\, including pre-hire drug screening\, post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing\, zero tolerance policies\, progressive discipline\, leaves of absence\, and processing medical documentation. Attendees will learn how to maintain a safe working environment while avoiding liability for breach of privacy and disability discrimination claims.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/marijuana-and-the-workplace-how-managers-supervisors-can-prioritize-safety-and-avoid-liability-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20201103T170333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T153348Z
UID:23710-1620810000-1620833400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Working with Functions: Work with Ranges Use Specialized Functions Work with Logical Functions Work with Date & Time Functions Work with Text Functions \nWorking with Lists:  Sort Data Filter Data Query Data with Database Functions Outline and Subtotal Data \n Analyzing Data: Create and Modify Tables Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting \nVisualizing Data with Charts: Create Charts Modify and Format Charts Use Advanced Chart Features \nUsing PivotTables and PivotCharts: Create a PivotTable Analyze PivotTable Data Present Data with PivotCharts Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/excel-level-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T062808
CREATED:20201103T172413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T142933Z
UID:23716-1620203400-1620216000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Seller Doer Training
DESCRIPTION:Never before has it been so important for everyone in your organization to help win new work. Today\, being technically proficient is simply not enough. Whether you are in a marketing function for an A/E/C Organization or whether you are part of a Project Team\, you have some responsibility for winning new business – whether it is in your job description or not. \nThis program outlines a simple and clear process\, and provides the tools needed to arm key project professionals to help win work…without becoming a salesman.  Here is what we’ll discuss…\n\n· Selling in The Building Industry – why it is unique\n· Adding value to your Company’s marketing efforts\n· How to draft a personal BD Plan to balance selling and project delivery responsibilities. \nWhy you should attend… For Project Team Members who have responsibility to help win work\, one of the biggest challenges is finding time in your schedule. This program outlines a simple and clear process\, and provides the tools needed to get it done. \nWho should attend… This program is designed for anyone involved with designing\, bidding or closing\, managing project work… including Executives\, Project Managers\, Superintendents\, Estimators and Engineers. If you are a President who needs your Project Team to participate more effectively in Business Development\, then this seminar will help you understand your role in creating a culture where everyone helps win new work.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/seller-doer-training/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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