Small Business Council

2023 High Risk Terminations

  • February 09, 2023 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST

Layoffs & terminations can trigger unexpected emotional outbursts, but when it’s a high-risk termination, planning and preparation are key. The tragedy of violent & deadly terminations is that, in most cases, it’s preventable. In this presentation, you will learn how to reduce fear and anxiety to achieve the best possible outcome both during and after the termination.

WIP It! Upgrading the WIP Schedule to a Management Tool

  • August 02, 2022 2:30pm  -  3:30pm PDT

This is a two-part session taking place on August 2 and August 9 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm each day. The class takes a deep dive into preparing the work in process schedule and how these schedules can provide value to many segments of the Contractor’s business. The goal is to create a tool that expands further than just financial reporting.

Construction Finance

  • May 24, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

This class covers detailed topics and best practices for construction accounting and finance.

What You Will Learn

  • The basics of construction revenue recognition, WIP schedules, and balance sheet
  • Understanding key cash flow issues
  • Being familiar with financial issues related to unapproved change orders/claims
  • Understanding the importance of job cost control and estimated costs to complete

Target Audience

Construction accounting managers, project accountants, project management

Construction Leaders Dashboard

  • April 21, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Do you struggle to focus on what matters most? The Construction Leaders Dashboard is the right tool to help you clarify what's most important to your leadership, so you can stop struggling, stay grounded and focused, and maximize your leadership impact. Learning how to use the Dashboard will help you understand eight critical areas that have a tremendous effect on your leadership effectiveness: Vision, Mission, Values, Edge, Performance Metrics, Initiatives, Relationships, Development Opportunities. No project gets completed without identifying and using the right tools.

High Risk Terminations

  • April 14, 2022 3:00pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Identify potentially high liability risk employee terminations and strategies for reducing/eliminating liability risks associated with terminations. The program will also discuss legal and practical strategies for reducing a terminated employee’s hostility towards managers and co-workers, as well as legal avenues available for addressing potential workplace violence threats posed by certain terminated employees.