Emerging Leaders Training (Techincal and/or Business Development)
2019-02-07 22:00 - 2019-02-08 00:30 UTC | Time: All workshops will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. Location: HIWAY Federal Credit Union 840 Westminster Street, St Paul, MN 55130 (651.291.1515) Executive Roundtable Breakfast: March 4, 2019, 8-9:30 a.m. Marriott Minneapolis West (Registration: 7:30 am) **Additional details will be given to attendees.
ACEC/MN has designed two series for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities. These series impart specific skills and competencies identified by top principals and young leaders within ACEC/MN as critical for leadership success. The interactive sessions are divided into two series; developing technical business skills and business management skills. Participants may sign up for one or both series. Programs are led by experts in the field who work with the ACEC/MN engineering community and are very familiar with the industry.
Who Should Attend

Most participants are employees of ACEC/MN member firms (mechanical/structural/electrical/civil engineers, EITs, drafters, technicians, etc.) with up to six years of experience.
Executive Roundtable Breakfast - Both Series: 8-9:30 a.m. Marriott Minneapolis West

Series 1 Technical Development (THIS SESSION DATE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER. Program will begin on February 14, 2019)

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 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 leader:

Randy Geerdes SRF Consulting (civil)

Program #3 Construction Administration & Legal Issues

What are the common liability issues and situations which arise in the practice of engineering and how you can 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 (law)

Dave Rettner AET (geotechnical)

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)

Executive Round Table Breakfast: Both Sessions (March 4 Marriott Minneapolis West)

Series 2- Business Development

Program #1 Government Affairs

Learn how government influences business, how business influences government, PACs (perceptions, roles and funding), value of process, federal vs. state, and Capitol Consulting Day.

Workshop Leader:

Tom Poul, ACEC/MN Lobbyist

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, how to 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 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

Program #4 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:

Margaret Smith UXL

Series 1: Technical Development

February 14: Overview: The Big Picture & Working with Clients

February 21: Construction Administration & Legal Issues

February 28: Delivery Methods/Risk Management

March 4: Financial Operations and Practices

Executive Roundtable Breakfast Both Sessions: Monday, March 4 (Marriott Minneapolis West)

Series 2: Business Development

March 7: Government Affairs

March 14: Interpersonal Communication

March 21: Career Track

March 28: Leadership Meets the Technical Professional

Time: All workshops will be held from 4-6:30 p.m.

Location: HIWAY Federal Credit Union 840 Westminster Street, St Paul, MN 55130 (651.291.1515)
Executive Roundtable Breakfast: 8-9:30 a.m. Marriott Minneapolis West (Registration: 7:30 am) **Additional details will be given to attendees.
