Don't Miss These Education Sessions at AGC’s Annual Convention

These sessions are a must for AGC members who value the important role  training, education and development have in creating a successful company. Join us March 21-25, 2011, in Las Vegas for AGC of America’s 92nd Annual Convention. AGC’s Annual Convention delivers the working knowledge contractors need to improve operations, expand into new markets and build their business. Newly added: What if owners evaluate training like they evaluate safety? Owners will soon start evaluating contractors’ training programs. A major owners’ group is developing a workforce development assessment that contractors will have to fill out as part of their prequalification process. At the same time, the national Choose Construction Initiative, an effort endorsed by AGC to enhance the industry’s image, and recruit, train, place, and retain trainees, is set to launch. Hear an update from several perspectives, including the owners’, to learn how your participation in these and other AGC-sponsored efforts can help improve your score on the assessment and enhance your company’s competitive edge. Sponsored by the AGC Training, Education & Development Forum and the National Center for Construction Education & Research. Executive Coaching: Perk or Need? In these challenging economic times, the companies that ensure the effectiveness of our people beyond their technical skills are the ones who not only survive, but thrive. This highly interactive program by Christy Uffelman of Mascaro Construction Co, will introduce you to developmental coaching and explain why it’s a valuable investment for your organization. Assuring Effective Safety & Health Management with Effective Supervisor Selection and Development For years, there has been a consistent gap in the construction industry relative to continuous, effective management of workplace safety and health. The gap most often lies in the ability of supervisors and foremen to provide safe working conditions. When these gaps remain unfilled, ramifications are many and varied, including: unbridled frequency & severity of jobsite incidents; exposure to negative regulatory enforcement experiences; elevated overhead; reduced ability to recruit and retain talent; and degraded reputation of the business. This presentation by Mylon L. Stark, of the AGC of South Dakota, will describe and offer methods to fill those gaps. The Good, The Bad and The Crazy in Today’s Multigenerational World As the world evolves, so does society, and the way we interact with everyone with whom we come in contact affects our daily lives. Our current population includes members from six distinctly different generations. Learning about these groups can lead to more positive and effective communication. If you are experiencing challenges in connecting with younger or older people in your personal and/or professional life, this presentation is for you. Extraordinary Leadership - Moving Managers from Good to Great J.R. Filanc Construction is a general engineering contractor that specializes in constructing, renovating, and expanding water and wastewater treatment facilities. This presentation will share the blue prints, raw materials, and implementation process that developed their project managers and corporate managers to critical thinking and growth-oriented leaders. The Next Step in Social Media: Rethink Strategies, Reinvest Resources, Reconnect Relationships and Rebuild Networks Social media – such as Twitter and Facebook - platforms are changing the way businesses market their products and services. Social media more than a trend; it is here to stay. The 2011 Convention will be held in conjunction with the CONEXPO/CON-AGG tradeshow, the largest North American tradeshow for the commercial construction industry. Register for the AGC Annual Convention and get free admission to CONEXPO/CON-AGG. To review the complete program and register, please visit http://convention.agc.org/.