Performance Telephone Seminars

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ... 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 live audio conference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix models, as well as an example of the implementation process. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Service Level Fundamentals: Maximizing Business Value ...h the principles and tools necessary to create meaningful performance standards. The audio conference will specifically address how to: draft clear calculations that result in consistent measurements; align measurements with the supplier's actual scope; and avoid common pitfalls. This program is critical for sourcing, procurement and other personnel responsible for delivering business outcomes  more...

Show Me the Money: Determining Return on Investment for People, Projects and Programs ...ward. But to report ROI in isolation of other measures of performance is insufficient. The ROI methodology is the most applied and documented approach to addressing this needed accountability. By developing six types of measures, the ROI methodology not only helps you determine the financial return on investment in your programs, but also provides data that will allow you to improve your  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...of. We will examine realistic expectations for green roof performance and how to optimize roof assemblies, design and maintenance to optimize roof performance. We will discuss existing design guidelines and materials standards and materials testing protocols including fire resistance, wind uplift, root resistance, and media and drainage chemical and physical properties. By obtaining a better  more...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits BenefitsSAS 117, issued in December 2009, establishes standards and clarifies the auditor's responsibility in auditing and reporting on an entity's compliance with applicable governmental auditing standards. Attend this live audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section 801 and learn new auditor and management performance and reporting requirements. Learn  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...erstood in order to reduce potential for failure or under performance, and litigation that may result from unforeseen problems. The lack of proper preparation to address risk and liability in a building project may cause a developer to confront problems in the form of red-tape, job site interruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live audio conference, we will explore some of the  more...

Writing Job Descriptions BenefitsA frequent challenge for many employers in launching compensation initiatives, or completing organizational re-design, is a general difficulty in collecting and delivering accurate and timely job documentation. The focus of this live audio conference is to reinforce the importance of proper job documentation and provide strategies on how to build and maintain a library of accurate job  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...f an organization, as well as offer indications of future performance. They offer management, creditors, prospective investors and various other users a means to judge the financial performance of an organization. The speaker will discuss the various components of a set of financial statements. He will also discuss balance sheet and income statement analysis and understanding cash flow  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...the most critical risk management and fundamental program performance questions. In this live audio conference we'll discuss the Optimal Program Triad - the three elements of a successful program and metrics focused on these elements. We will discuss the hierarchy of data and decision making and how to tailor a reporting program to the decision making needs of your audiences. Together we'll  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives ...d experiences that answer those questions. We will review performance results and important provisions for pavement design, construction and maintenance. We will discuss established standards for installation of two types of porous paving materials: pervious concrete and open-jointed block. A discussion of case studies from all over North America illustrating results in diverse soil, climate  more...

The Essentials of Wastewater Grit Removal ...nt plant, proper system design, and accurate grit removal performance with proper evaluation of this equipment's performance proves critical. Therefore, as the stakes increase, it is wise to take a closer look at the dynamics of grit removal - from both a technical and business point of view - to achieve optimal outcomes. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize grit composition by  more...

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce ...rstand where making a change would improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics, how to create business value from the analysis and the drivers of high performance, and how analytics can contribute. This audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll  more...

Google Analytics for Accountants: How To Measure Online Marketing and Website Performance ...he critical features you can use to better understand the performance of your website and marketing 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  more...

LEED Credits That Don't Break the Bank! ...opportunities without sacrificing LEED points or building performance. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss USGBC and LEED Rating Systems. - You will be able to review the landscape of available incentives and programs at Federal, state and local levels. - You will be able to identify no-cost and low-cost LEED credits to increase your certification level. - You will be able to  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers BenefitsAre you still experiencing problems with employees even though you've tried progressive discipline? Is your company still using punishment as a means to discipline employees? Are you wondering why your disciplinary strategies don't seem to work? If you have these questions, attend this audio conference and learn about more positive strategies and approaches in dealing with problem  more...

Key Subcontracting Issues, Including Flow-Down and Paid-If-Paid Provisions BenefitsGain the skills necessary to understand every key issue in subcontracting today. This audio conference covers the complex relationships between prime contractors and subcontractors. This program is a must whether you are a buyer, seller or government official. After attending this audio conference, you will understand contract flow-down clauses, consent clauses, make or buy plans, privity,  more...

Best Practices in Performance-Based Service Procurement ...Performance-based service procurement is a commercial best practice for many types of service procurements. The General Accountability Office says performance-based procurement is the government's primary resource for correcting problems in service procurement. In both the public and private sectors, it benefits the buying organization in many ways when done right. Performance-based  more...

Understanding Fiduciary Investment Duties for Trusts: Be Prudent and Diversify BenefitsIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and how fiduciary risk can be managed by proper conduct. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, trust administrators,  more...

Surety Bonds and Contract Provisions ...nefitsWhile there are many general rules of suretyship, a performance bond is a tri-partite agreement among owner (oblige), contractor (principal) and surety (obligor). The surety acts as the guarantor of the contractor's performance. The rights, duties and obligations of the parties will be determined by the rules of contract interpretation. Key areas of potential dispute focus on the surety's  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...fective agreements of sale and assisting clients with the performance of essential due diligence, attorneys can allocate the risks associated with land transactions and save their clients the cost and uncertainty imposed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for  more...

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 BenefitsThe passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has presented a significant number of opportunities for government, not-for-profit and commercial entities to expand upon current and initiate new programs and services. However, ARRA also establishes a number of mandates that recipients must comply with or risk potential financial and legal penalties in addition to public  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...ese relationships into their standard purchase orders and performance work statements. Particularly with heightened scrutiny by all federal agencies over the entry into contracts and the performance of those contracts, by all tiers, ensuring that the relationship is structured in the most efficient manner and shares risks in the most efficient manner will minimize the headaches associated with  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...ater from underground aquifers. Maintaining the long-term performance of wells requires an understanding of the factors that effect well performance. Problems with well performance are usually preventable and often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This teleconference will discuss the  more...

Medical Necessity - The Collaborative Partnership Approach ...lend themselves and promote financial efficiencies in the performance and reimbursement of diagnostic tests, particularly radiology procedures. This teleconference will help you understand and appreciate how the evolution of medical necessity in the last two years can be capitalized upon in educating and promoting the concept of medical necessity as a collaborative partnership between physician  more...

How to Set Pay Ranges That Are Fair and Effective ...fitsOrganizations nationwide seek to continuously improve performance and motivation, while simultaneously reducing costs. This arduous task often becomes the responsibility of human resources. Without effective systems in place and data available, employee compensation can run counter to efficiency and performance objectives set by the organization. The implementation of market-based pay  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...urisdictions are looking for ways to incentivize improved performance in these key areas. The President is working with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect our nation from the serious economic and strategic risks associated with our reliance on foreign oil and the destabilizing effects of a changing climate. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included more than $60  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ...results. We'll discuss the management of wellness program performance and how selecting the right metrics can provide an ROI reporting structure that is comprehensive, business-focused and will help you communicate effectively with your executive team and, equally important, secure their buy-in. Finally, we'll wrap up with a real-world conversation that highlights a case study of how one  more...

The Construction Bidding Process ...n work, such as proprietary specifications, design versus performance specifications and the duty to inquire during the bidding stage. In addition, we will cover the bid protest procedures in place to protect your rights, including small business, disadvantaged business and veteran set aside issues. You cannot compete effectively in this field without understanding the procedures and  more...

International Purchasing: Current Trends and Supply Chain Security ...ce will discuss improved supply chain security and vendor performance, as well as reduce risk of liability for third-party violations of U.S. law and other misconduct. The speaker will discuss how to facilitate dealings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and speed customs clearance of incoming shipments. The teleconference will provide you with an increased awareness and facilitation of  more...

Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...s Operations Maintenance program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED EBO M emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance issues (including  more...

Best Practices in Commission Pay Plans ...ization to resources that have direct impact on financial performance. The design and deployment of a new commission plan can create a 5-10 percent uplift in revenue in a single year. However, mistakes in commission plan design are quite common and can have disastrous effects on performance. Help your company avoid sales force turnover, dissatisfied customers, runaway expense and in worst  more...

Employee Engagement in Troubled Times BenefitsEngaging and retaining valued employees is particularly critical amid periods of economic uncertainty if organizations are to maintain product and service quality, and lay a foundation for future growth. Yet while challenging economic environments make employee motivation more critical, they also make employee engagement more difficult to achieve. Belt tightening often results in  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation ... the Kentucky practical solutions approach is system-wide performance evaluation and targeted project design goals. This approach allows for the development of properly sized facilities and minimizes overbuilt alternatives. Evaluation of the Kentucky practical solution approach indicates that given a constrained budget, a practical solution approach can treat three times as many miles of road  more...

Performance Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Constructed Bridges ...y trucks. This teleconference presents an overview of the performance evaluation and rehabilitation of constructed bridges from elementary concepts to advanced topics. The technical contents will include detailed evaluation techniques, a review of the code provisions, and rehabilitation methods with conventional construction materials and advanced composite materials such as fiber reinforced  more...

Pay-for-Performance Redefined BenefitsA bevy of proposed regulations, a more active investor community, and unprecedented media attention continues to change the environment in which compensation committees operate. The pace and direction of change is volatile and while committees focus their attention on design efficacy and business results, the landscape is such that the historical pay-for-performance perspective is no  more...

Nanotech Materials for Sustainable Buildings ...anotech materials have already lowered costs and improved performance in actual installations. - You will be able to construct work environments with electronic fabrics, mold-proof ceilings and flooring that is impervious to dirt. - You will be able to review case studies and resources involving nanotech materials. Engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, subcontractors,  more...

Green Building: LEED Water Efficiency Credits ...ons can be central to the design and construction of high performance green buildings. An overview of the LEED Water Efficiency Prerequisite and Credits is included to familiarize the attendees with how LEED looks at the requirements and certification submission documentation for each. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe regional aspects of water regarding availability and  more...

Building Performance Benchmarking Strategies ... and worldwide, face an enormous challenge to improve the performance of the built environment. The CO2 and energy reduction targets that are being discussed in pending legislation will require huge investments in the existing building stock over the next 25 years, whereas the performance targets for new buildings will far exceed current practices. This teleconference will help all directly  more...

Climate Change and Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules ...nform 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 scope of required compliance. This teleconference will provide an overview of the scope and intent of the rule. This teleconference will also  more...

Preliminary Project Description Fundamentals ...chematic design. You will be able to describe the PPD and performance specifications. You will be able to discuss the PPD and building information modeling. You will be able to review building sitework and general requirements. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with U.S. Green Building Council. LEED AP is a  more...

Using Purchasing Metrics to Drive Bottom and Top Line Contribution ...agers has become increasingly critical to the bottom line performance of companies in today's complex and dynamic environment. Yet most procurement organizations focus metrics on cost and productivity rather than business value added and risk. Without appropriate metrics, managers cannot quantify their business impact or allocate resources to the best advantage of the company. A key to  more...

Determining When an Individual With a Disability Is "Qualified" Under the ADA BenefitsAlthough recent amendments have been made to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the requirement that an applicant or employee with a disability be 'qualified' for the job sought or held has not changed. Drawing on regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and decisions from federal courts across the country, this teleconference will provide participants with  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success BenefitsMany business people still use folders, flyers, brochures and line cards when trying to sell to government agencies and have found that all of these standard documents are ineffective because government agencies are now requiring a specific document called a Capability Statement. Some creative business people have used PowerPoint, CDs, mini-CDs, flash drives and DVDs to tell their story  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ...ilding material and includes material science, in-service performance and behavior, construction and design considerations, common problems and solutions, and contractual issues. Presented by experts in the field of concrete, the agenda is intended for a broad audience. Highlights of this teleconference include common causes of concrete deterioration, condition assessment - defining the extent  more...

Construction and the Uniform Commercial Code BenefitsHow and when does the law of sales affect the rights and responsibilities of the parties in a construction project? Construction contracts are service contracts and sales of personal property contracts are contracts governed by Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. What are the theoretical and practical differences between the two types of contract? When is the sale of goods simply  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...fect the strength and serviceability of these structures. Performance characteristics affected by these conditions include deflections, damaged finishes, decay, deterioration, weakened connections and resistance to wind and seismic loading. Wood structure building codes and materials are evolving quickly and some conventional practices and rules of thumb no longer apply. This teleconference  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...s and benefits they offer must be analyzed before optimum performance can be realized. Additionally, tools such as design and normalization software are often revised and improved. n nThis teleconference will go over some of the basic design considerations impacting reverse osmosis membranes used in groundwater desalination and then apply these principles to some specific application  more...

Infection Control Programs BenefitsHealth care associated infections have moved into the forefront of the health care industry due to emerging and re-emerging issues, the human toll and reimbursement challenges. Central to this problem is the impact of the infection preventionist and the infection prevention function. This teleconference will help identify specific elements of an effective infection prevention program and  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions ...uciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable solution for more than 40 years but are all-too-frequently associated with distressed  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control ..., the design tools to avoid such problems, and obligatory performance goals and the nature of applicable standards. These standards relate to common interior noise sources for commercial, residential and educational buildings, special facilities (e.g., presentation and performance spaces), and mechanical equipment noise and vibration. Topics will include material selection, construction  more...

Utilizing Settlement and Severance Packages Properly nFor HR professionals and CFOs, this teleconference is a must. As companies face ongoing reductions in force, mass layoffs and performance-based terminations, this teleconference will tell you what you need to do in planning terminations both as reductions in force and other terminations. You will learn how to decide the appropriate severance and what should be contained in the severance agreement  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks ...ises from the withdraw or lack of funding or a failure in performance of the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to perform, the reality is that each project represents unique challenges that must be met head on. This teleconference presents the issues surrounding the project and is designed to assist owners and contractors in dealing with these projects, identifying the risks, analyzing  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ...performance bonds using the American Institute of Architect's A312 bond forms, but those bond forms require contractors, owners and sureties to contend with a number of challenges - the most recent of which is the surety industry's refusal to issue such bonds without modification because of the so-called 45-Day Rule. This teleconference is designed to help personnel responsible for obtaining  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...icted and restricted funds, endowment fund accounting and performance measures. n nYou will be guided through the investment policy process from both a managerial and accountant perspective. This teleconference will provide you with the skills to develop policies to support and expand your current portfolio of funds. You will walk away from this event with the following knowledge: the impact of  more...

Convergence of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Financial Advice nIn the current volatile and uncertain economic climate, estate planning advisors and their clients need to re-examine conventional estate planning wisdom, better understand how fiduciary performance will be tested and evaluated, and more carefully assess the perceived benefits and actual risks of a variety of investment types within planning structures.  more...

Key Components of an Effective Mentor Program ..., alcohol and gang activity) and improving their academic performance. n nIt is widely accepted that one of the most popular and powerful initiatives to create positive youth development is mentoring. New research reports a reduction in depression among youth who are mentored as well as improvements in self esteem, social skills, peer and family relationships, academic performance and school  more...

Managed Care Contracting and Fee Schedule Review nMany practice administrators are charged with the task of negotiating managed care contracts for their practices. This responsibility is generally an inherited function from their predecessor. Most do not understand how to compute an equitable fee schedule or track contract performance. This teleconference will help you understand methods for tracking to performance and how first to establish a  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...is installing its third-generation version green building performance rating and certification system, LEED®. The 2009 revisions focus mainly on further reductions in energy waste and enhanced water conservation, representing a major upgrade and harmonization of key technical criteria. This latest version (effectively "3.0") results from more than four years of technical research, reviews of  more...

On-Site Power Generation: Challenges, Opportunities and New Developments ...ude new air quality requirements under federal New Source Performance Standards and federal NESHAPS. These new requirements are in effect now and additional NSPS requirements are being implemented in a tiered approach over the next few years. You will learn how to navigate these complex requirements and in some cases how to avoid them through project planning. n nThe U.S. Department of Energy  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ....S. Green Building Council's LEED® program and other high performance building rating systems are not legislated by any governmental entity and they are not designed to be mandatory. But thanks to an explosion of state legislation and local ordinances across the country, green building methods and requirements have now been given the force of law by inclusion and cross reference within land use  more...

Alternatives to Reductions in Force nLayoffs spawn headlines, adverse publicity and labor relations challenges. While the economic crisis has caused numerous companies to consider restructurings in response to a turbulent business environment, there are compelling business and legal reasons to consider alternatives to layoffs. This teleconference will address the legal and business cases for considering alternatives to layoffs and  more...

Auditory Processing Disorders: An Effective AUD/SLP Collaborative Approach To Evaluation And Treatment ...ssing disorders can impact language development, academic performance and social interactions. Most importantly, the teleconference will provide practical information about APD management approaches to include direct treatment, compensatory procedures and environmental modifications which can produce positive changes for children diagnosed with auditory processing disorders. n nLearning  more...