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Collaborative Delivery Method Fundamentals ...g the most appropriate project delivery method. This will begin with an understanding of the basic fundamental project delivery approaches with a focus on those that are considered to be collaborative. A tool to help organizations understand which options are used by their own organization will be introduced. Building on this foundation of understanding of the available options, a closer look  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues ... a problem for you and your client at settlement. We will begin with the recent changes to the tax law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify for innocent spouse relief or how to identify the potential for alimony recapture we will teach you analytical thinking as it relates to equitable  more...

When Employee Bloggers Attack: Responding to Negative Employee Comments on the Web BenefitsAs social networking, via online tools such as MySpace , Facebook , and Twitter , have exploded in popularity over the last few years, many employers have had to deal with inappropriate conduct by their employees on the web, including an employee's direct criticism of the company. According to one survey, at least half of all employers have had to discipline employees for inappropriate  more...

Commercial Ground Leases: A Conceptual Framework ...y potential ground lessees, especially big box operators, begin their negotiation with well developed letters of intent and lease forms that are aggressively tenant-friendly. Unless the property owner or his counsel has experience with ground leasing, he may be unprepared to anticipate and identify the issues important to his bottom line. Solution - This live audio conference will provide a  more...

Planning for Renewable Incentives in 2011 and Beyond ...audio conference will focus first on what is required to 'begin construction' under section 1603, and will feature Victoria McDowell of the Treasury Department. Victoria McDowell will bring first-hand insights from 2010 when Treasury first confronted the 'beginning construction' requirement, and will discuss new Treasury thinking about this requirement. In addition, the program will focus on  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...keting initiatives, and the needs of your visitors. We'll begin with a review of some basic configuration settings you should have, discuss key metrics for your site and how to track conversions in Google Analytics. We'll discuss marketing campaign tracking and how to measure different marketing activities (email, paid search, etc.), then dive into Google Site Search - reviewing how to use this  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ...ies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have readily available information to create comparative financial statements. Those companies who might consider earlier adoption may need to establish a more aggressive timetable. This audio conference will assist companies as they begin to address their transition to IFRS. This  more...

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0 BenefitsIn an era where Web 2.0 is revolutionizing the social dynamics of our society, the HR professional must respond to the changes this new technology is bringing to the workplace. This teleconference will present a practical framework for understanding Web 2.0 and provide insight into a number of best practices that explore a variety of strategies for leveraging the power of this technology  more...

Social Networking in the Workplace: Policies, Monitoring and Discipline Issues ...n act as well as strategies for avoiding such problems to begin with. This teleconference will also provide best practice tips for any employer looking to develop a social networking policy. MYSPACE is a registered trademark of MySpace, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with MySpace. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this event is not sponsored by or  more...

Basics of Trust Administration BenefitsThis teleconference will provide an overview of basic principles of trust administration under U.S. law, including powers and duties of trustees; relations with beneficiaries; removal and replacement of trustees; the use of directed trustees, protectors and investment managers, etc., to 'slice and dice' trustee powers; probate court involvement in trust administration; and concepts in  more...

Today's Legal Medical Record - A Hybrid Record BenefitsThe goal of this teleconference is to give you some information and a suggested format for developing your definition and policy of the legal health record for your institution. We'll remind ourselves what the real purpose of the medical record is and investigate how we meet those purposes with a hybrid record. We'll look at what the components of the legal medical record include versus  more...

Top 5 Joint Employer Questions Answered ...ies that can flow with being a joint employer, and how to begin the process of determining the best working relationships for your business. Failing to have a handle on the employment statuses of those working for and with your business can have dramatic consequences ranging from wage and hour issues to discrimination liability in the thousands of dollars. This teleconference is critical for  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...al innovative initiatives and creative ideas that you may begin to utilize in your practice. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define the purpose of working with people with mental illness. - You will be able to identify three critical concepts in strengths perspective. - You will be able to describe the six principles of strengths-based, persons-centered practice. - You will be able  more...

Gatekeepers & Voice Mail: How to Reach Your Prospects Directly ...onversation and if you cannot reach the decision maker to begin the conversation, your sales will go nowhere. By attending this teleconference, you will know how to respond when a gatekeeper asks, 'What is this in reference to?' You will be able to craft a voice mail message that gets your call returned, and know how and when to use email to gain a positive response from your prospect. This  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ... an old or historic building and just don't know where to begin with condition assessment and repairs or renovations? This information-packed teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of repair and maintenance of historic, landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued designation while also  more...

Implementing a Health Risk Assessment for Your Health Plan: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Legal ... about employees?' This teleconference will allow you to begin the process of implementing a health risk assessment as part of your company health plan or wellness program. Learn about health risk assessment goals and expected outcomes, common design issues and encouraging participation, offering rewards and penalties, overcoming objections and the all-important employee buy-in. You will also  more...

Climate Change and Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules ... a broad range of industrial and manufacturing sectors to begin monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The rule is intended to inform EPA policy decisions, including possible new source performance standards for GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This teleconference helps those responsible for GHG monitoring and reporting understand how the new rule is structured, and the timing and  more...

Stormwater Management for TMDLs ...e will end with discussion of how stormwater entities can begin to address the requirements of TMDLs including best management practices and monitoring strategies. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review TMDL background. - You will be able to explain MS4s and stormwater in TMDLs. - You will be able to review case studies. - You will be able to describe addressing TMDLs from the  more...

Best Practices in Budget Development and Analysis ... fiscal times many budget officers and municipal managers begin the process by a rather simple approach: 'Revenues are down 10%, we need to cut the budget by 10%'. Then they wait for the battles to begin, internally with department heads, externally with council members and other public stakeholders. This teleconference will provide budget preparers with a comprehensive framework for preparing  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations ...esults of proper (and improper) Miranda warnings. We will begin with a brief discussion of the basic parameters of Miranda warnings. Then, we will discuss how those rights have evolved since 1966 and what law enforcement officers must do to ensure compliance with Miranda. Just as importantly, we will review what law enforcement officers must do to effectuate a valid waiver of those rights and  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation nThe International Classification of Disease and Operations, Ninth Edition has out-lived its usefulness for capturing morbidity and mortality amongst the world population. Most developed nations transitioned to ICD-10 several years ago, but because of the tie of ICD-9-CM to payments in the United States there have been a series of delays in the US implementation. As the US moves a lightening speed  more...

Best Practices in Purchasing Software ... double column format of most vendors' license forms, you begin to understand that there are no standard terms and conditions for licensing software - each deal is unique. This teleconference will help the person responsible for evaluating, purchasing and maintaining enterprise-wide software applications understand current best practices in licensing software and how to apply these best  more...

Begin With the Brain: Three Things Educators Need to Know! nThis engaging teleconference will provide valuable information about three key elements of brain-compatible teaching and learning. Recent research about how student's brains grow, develop and respond to the environment should influence our classroom practices. Understanding some brain basics can give you guidelines to help you design truly brain-compatible classrooms and school environments. When  more...