Concept Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...rought up-to-date on the very latest scheduling tools and concepts relevant to recognizing and quantifying delays on a construction project. Our speaker will introduce the concept of the longest path, present a simple way to understand float ownership and tackle the conundrum of concurrent delay. Upon the completion of the teleconference, you'll be able to use the project schedule as a more  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The teleconference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix models  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...te tax obligations? This teleconference will explore the concept of 'economic nexus' and update recent judicial and legislative developments. Understand emerging trends in this area and why merely having customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...rastructure (schools, hospitals, prisons, etc.), but this concept is just starting to gain some acceptance in the United States. This teleconference will look at emerging trends - both policy measures and financing tools - that are becoming to be discussed, and even implemented in some areas, for meeting our country's infrastructure needs. Many thought the federal stimulus package would fill  more...

Developing a Pay-for-Performance Plan ... like motherhood and apple pie - everyone agrees with the concept, but not everyone can achieve the desired results. This teleconference will present the concept of pay-for-performance and its relationship to the compensation strategy. You will learn about the various performance-based plans that can be developed within base salary and variable pay components, and the design elements that can  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...g without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for attainment of organizational goals. A suitable budget will,  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...s to create nexus. This teleconference will explore the concept of third-party nexus - often called agency nexus or attributional nexus - and will explain some of the traps and pitfalls that can subject a business to state tax obligations despite a lack of direct physical presence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...e the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...on Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157) which clarifies the concept of fair value in financial reporting. Along with the FASB's proposed revision of its Statement on Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), fair value measurements may change the way acquiring companies report the acquisition on its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value  more...

Understanding the Role and Powers of the Trust Protector ...th many of those problems. We will discuss the pioneering concept of "rigid flexibility", offer illustrations of eight potential situations where a trust protector could be extremely helpful, and then explain the differences between a fiduciary and nonfiduciary role for the trust protector. Finally, you will learn who the ideal candidate is to be your client's trust protector and what  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans nProductivity is fast becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid nLearn the facts and get advice on cutting your dependence on paper records. According to the Association of Information and Image Management, more than half of organizations that attempt to implement paperless records management systems fail. Don't be one of them. This teleconference will help HR managers and anyone attempting to implement paperless records management to go paperless effectively.  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...rnative to foreclosure. While the short sale is not a new concept, it has seen increased importance as a means of mitigating a lender's losses from the rapidly rising tide of foreclosures. This teleconference will enable you to understand the important role short sales have in your business and equip you to better assist your clients with this foreclosure alternative. The teleconference will  more...

Reduce Downtime and Enable Lean With Total Productive Maintenance nEquipment breakdowns create chaos and reduce effective capacity in most companies. They are often a significant roadblock to lean manufacturing. Total productive maintenance is the proven approach for minimizing surprise breakdowns and increasing the utilization of plant and equipment. It is a major component of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. n nThis teleconference will  more...