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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
This www.building-leader.com blog post on Improving Goals is useful for anyone who wants to improve their job performance and satisfaction, but especially important for young professionals. Blog author William Ronco directs AGCMA’s Young Contractors Professional Institute (YCPI), which starts January 27. Here’s a link to the program details and registration https://members.agcmass.org/events/details/2022-young-contractors-professional-institute-3768
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Monday, October 16, 2017
On October 12th, 2017 BWiC was thrilled to present Liz Brunner, CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications in a program that offered applicable advice on improving verbal skills, developing a personal brand through dress (yes it's important) and identifying how you are perceived by others through self-awareness. Stacy Roman, SPM, Commodore Builders and AGC MA BWiC Chair offers her insight on the take away.
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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
BWiC Committee member Jacqueline Falla, Director of Client Services, Elaine Construction, offers best practices on proper attire in the office or the field in the latest BWiC Blog.
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Monday, March 6, 2017
To ensure the continued success of a business, owners need to ARM – attract, retain and motivate – key employees who can help grow and sustain their business. For many closely held companies, a well-designed compensation strategy that is directly connected to the growth plan of the business may be the answer.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
The YCPI 2017 First Person Blog is a series of brief blog posts written by YCPI participants that delivers their first-person accounts of YCPI workshops.
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Friday, February 10, 2017
Rose Conti, Director of Interiors & Special Projects for Lee Kennedy Company & BWiC Executive Committee Member recently contributed an article to High Profile on the Building Construction Trends for 2017. Rose shares her insights on the creative ways to recruit and retain top quality employees, the best use of technology to maintain a competetive edge and how to manage lead-times for successful project outcomes.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Negotiation is a hot button topic among emerging professionals today. This YCPI /YDPDI session focused on negotiations between agencies and entities. We were joined by guest lecturers Mary Feeney, Esq. of Bowditch & Dewey LLP and David Hancock of CBT Architects. We opened with short presentations from Dave and Mary on negotiation “best practices” they’ve developed over the years. The second half of our session was a mock public meeting discussing the development of a 50-acre office park in the hypothetical town of Lopton. We divided into three stakeholder groups to pitch our cases, receive feedback, and engage in a “high stakes” negotiation.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
Most business owners would love to have employees who are as passionate about the company as they are. It makes sense: The future of a closely-held or family business depends on how securely its select employees are tied to it. But creating an environment where employees feel like owners doesn’t happen overnight.
To ensure the continued success of a business, owners need to ARM – attract, retain and motivate – key employees who can help grow and sustain their business. For many closely held companies, a well-designed compensation strategy that is directly connected to the growth plan of the business may be the answer.
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