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Communication Strategies & Using Your Voice
Session Description:
Hear from women leaders in various fields of the construction industry on how to engage colleagues and clients and deliver your message effectively. Learn about communication methods and strategies as team leaders, collaborators, and negotiators. Panelist will discuss how to foster productive and healthy relationships through hierarchical communication and share experiences in tackling communication challenges driven by gender misconceptions.
Hear from women leaders in various fields of the construction industry on how to engage colleagues and clients and deliver your message effectively. Learn about communication methods and strategies as team leaders, collaborators, and negotiators. Panelist will discuss how to foster productive and healthy relationships through hierarchical communication and share experiences in tackling communication challenges driven by gender misconceptions.
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Moderator:
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Panelists:
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Isabel Domeyko
President, Domeyko Taylor Holding Company Chair, ULI Sacramento |
Lisa Ballantyne
Sr. Vice President, Turner Construction Company |
Allison Otto
President & CEO, Otto Construction |
Nancy Park
Partner, Best Best & Krieger, LLP |
The Strength of a Diverse Team
- The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
Session Description:
Join the 2021 CMAA NorCal Chapter President Carla Collins, CODE Committee, and SHADEs for an interactive workshop which is designed to engage all voices while creating a deeper understanding of the value of DE&I. Our panel of DE&I leaders and champions will share their personal stories, wisdom and how they actively advance DE&I, followed by an interactive roundtable conversations which will move us from a deeper understanding to practical and actionable strategies.
CODE (Creating Opportunities for Diversity and Equity) works to help develop and provide resources to Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Businesses with larger firms in the Construction Management industry at-large. SHADEs (Sustainable Solutions to Harness Action /Advocacy/ Acceptance/ Affirmation in Diversity & Equity) is an advocacy group for social change in the construction industry.
Join the 2021 CMAA NorCal Chapter President Carla Collins, CODE Committee, and SHADEs for an interactive workshop which is designed to engage all voices while creating a deeper understanding of the value of DE&I. Our panel of DE&I leaders and champions will share their personal stories, wisdom and how they actively advance DE&I, followed by an interactive roundtable conversations which will move us from a deeper understanding to practical and actionable strategies.
CODE (Creating Opportunities for Diversity and Equity) works to help develop and provide resources to Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Businesses with larger firms in the Construction Management industry at-large. SHADEs (Sustainable Solutions to Harness Action /Advocacy/ Acceptance/ Affirmation in Diversity & Equity) is an advocacy group for social change in the construction industry.
Moderators:
Jumoke Akin-Taylor, CCM | PMP | DBIA
Project Manager, SF Public Works Co-Founder, SHADEs Board of Directors, CMAA NorCal |
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Panelists:
Karen Compton, CPSM
Founder, Principal, AK3 Consulting |
Esmeralda Peña, MBA
Director of HR, Vanir Construction Management, Inc. |
Beth Rubenstein
Deputy Dir. of Communications San Francisco Public Works. |
Mei Lin Wolff, SPHR | SHRM-SCP
EVP Chief People Officer, Webcor |
Creating and Managing High Performance Teams
Session Description:
As we know, people and technology are moving at the speed of light. It is with that rapid pace that we find a loss of inclusivity, trust, communication, productivity and retention. Therefore, it is up to leaders to change the narrative. In this session, leaders will learn how to create and manage high performance teams through frameworks that build trust, support a multigenerational workforce, enhance communication skills, create ideal solutions, and move from “breakdowns” to “breakthroughs.
As we know, people and technology are moving at the speed of light. It is with that rapid pace that we find a loss of inclusivity, trust, communication, productivity and retention. Therefore, it is up to leaders to change the narrative. In this session, leaders will learn how to create and manage high performance teams through frameworks that build trust, support a multigenerational workforce, enhance communication skills, create ideal solutions, and move from “breakdowns” to “breakthroughs.
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Arthur M. May, AIA Assoc.
President, CEO Harvest Business & Leadership Development |
Managing Family & Corporate Expectations
Session Description:
As the needs and priorities of our workforce and industry evolve, we need take strategic steps to set ourselves and teams up for success. The quest for work life balance begins with open and honest communication and setting clear expectations and goals. Join our interactive panel to gain insight on lessons learned through life’s various stages and how to thrive in your career while balancing both family and corporate responsibilities. The question and answer format will encourage the audience to become part of the presentation as we learn from each other how to create success and grow in our careers.
As the needs and priorities of our workforce and industry evolve, we need take strategic steps to set ourselves and teams up for success. The quest for work life balance begins with open and honest communication and setting clear expectations and goals. Join our interactive panel to gain insight on lessons learned through life’s various stages and how to thrive in your career while balancing both family and corporate responsibilities. The question and answer format will encourage the audience to become part of the presentation as we learn from each other how to create success and grow in our careers.
Moderator:
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Karen Carr, CPSM, LEED AP, Accoc. DBIA
Director of Business Development The Boldt Company |
Panelists:
Kimberly Cook
Director of Corporate Development LB Construction, Inc. |
Marsha Perry Taras
Vice President Roebbelen |
Donata Gilliland, CPSM
Director of Marketing Flint Builders |
Mentorship - The Key to Your Growth
Session Description:
Mentoring programs support new initiatives, impact culture and can be one of the most effective ways to develop a career. Mentorship can help provide training and promote success, but understanding how to get the most out of a mentorship is important. Utilizing a dynamic question and answer format, this workshop will help mentors and mentees understand their roles and responsibilities to get the most out of the mentorship. We will discuss the development of mentorship expectations, objectives, and a learning program. Please join us and be ready to participate as we outline the path to effective mentorship.
Mentoring programs support new initiatives, impact culture and can be one of the most effective ways to develop a career. Mentorship can help provide training and promote success, but understanding how to get the most out of a mentorship is important. Utilizing a dynamic question and answer format, this workshop will help mentors and mentees understand their roles and responsibilities to get the most out of the mentorship. We will discuss the development of mentorship expectations, objectives, and a learning program. Please join us and be ready to participate as we outline the path to effective mentorship.
Moderator:
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Agata Krasniewska
Assistant Controller, Dome Construction |
Panelists:
Lisa Bracero, CPCU | AFIS | CRIS
Construction and Agriculture Risk Advisor, Bender Insurance Solution |
Karen Conrod
Project Executive, UCSF NHPH, Herrero Builders |
Sondra Friestad
Project Manager, CSI Construction Company |
Chuck Kluenker, FCMAA
Vice President, Vanir Construction |
Liz Romo
Strategic Communications Manager, Global Leadership Alliance
Strategic Communications Manager, Global Leadership Alliance
The Art of Negotiation and Managing Conflict
Session Description:
It’s not uncommon to approach negotiation and conflict management from different perspectives. In reality, your problem is likely the other side’s problem too. Join this panel discussion to discover and enhance your negotiation and conflict management skills and avoid future pitfalls.
It’s not uncommon to approach negotiation and conflict management from different perspectives. In reality, your problem is likely the other side’s problem too. Join this panel discussion to discover and enhance your negotiation and conflict management skills and avoid future pitfalls.
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Moderator:
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Panelist:
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Jessica A. Robison
Shareholder, Litigation Department Trainor Fairbrook |
Daniel M. Steinberg
Managing Shareholder Trainor Fairbrook |