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Keynote: The Art of Negotiating, Part I
Jack Kaine, President, J.W. Kaine Ltd.
Do you know how to disagree without being disagreeable? As a project manager, the profitability, quality, and scheduling of every project depends on your ability to influence others. But most people don’t negotiate; they fight. And when people fight, everyone loses. Identify discussion pitfalls and learn the principles of effective negotiating in this dynamic session.
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The Art of Negotiating, Part II
Jack Kaine, President, J.W. Kaine Ltd.
Learn how to apply the principles discussed in The Art of Negotiating Part I in this interactive session. You’ll master techniques to win with others rather than winning them over. |
Developing Effective Project Teams
Mike Rotolo, President and CEO, E−B Display Co. Inc., and
Don Depke, President, Midwest Woodworking & Fixture
Since your ability to build an effective team out of all the players involved can make or break a project, good team−building skills help recession−proof your company. Glean tips on gaining cooperation from sales, production, design, and client as these two seasoned professionals let you in on their secrets. |
The Leadership Challenge
Jack Kaine, President, J.W. Kaine Ltd.
Working well with others is critical to project managers’ success. Deepen your understanding of the forces that move and control human behavior. Learn how they affect management and leadership so that you can more effectively manage project teams. |
Career Development for Project Managers
Tiffany Mosher, Director, Visual Merchandising & Store Planning, Marshall Retail Group
As project manager, you will encounter many career−path opportunities. Examine various career paths and how you can best capitalize on them in your current or future state. |
Effective Hiring
Rich Eidman, President, Seymour & Associates
Finding the right candidate for a project management position is pivotal to the success of a retail environments company. This seasoned recruiter who specializes in our industry explains how to find the right fit for your organization—from advertising for the position through following up after an interview. |
Project Management Tools
David Bitton, President, Business Management Solutions Inc.
Technology can make your work life much easier, but only if you use it effectively. Preview the latest and greatest applications on the market and discover features that can help you organize, maintain, and manage project information effectively. |
Keynote: Sportsmanlike Conduct
Darrel Chaney, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Prime Retail Services Inc.
With numerous players to please, project managers are sometimes caught between conflicting interests. Gain a new perspective as Chaney, drawing on his professional baseball career and retail environments experience, addresses thorny issues of professional ethics and discusses your role on a winning team. |
Keynote: LEED for Retail: What Project Managers Need to Know
Lisa Russell, LEED AP Manager, Sustainability
A.R.E.
When a retail project goes green, you need a frame of reference for the sustainability expectations and the ensuing responsibilities that will fall on you. An essential in today’s market, this session will provide you with a basic understanding of green building in the retail industry, the role of building assessment systems in projects, and the implications of the LEED for Retail rating system on any of your projects being built to its standards. |
Challenges for Project Managers
Mike Rotolo, President and CEO, E−B Display Co. Inc., and
Don Depke, President, Midwest Woodworking & Fixture
Explore with fellow attendees today’s top issues for project managers in the retail environments industry. Discussion topics will be common concerns raised by registrants in a pre−seminar survey. |
Project Managers Forum
Tie all the session information together in this wrap−up session that answers all your final questions from the entire seminar. Encapsulate lessons for your peers as they reinforce information for you when each attendee shares three insights from the seminar. |
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