Success Telephone Seminars

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ...t of health insurance. Much of their interest is based on success stories from the private sector. Despite regulatory uncertainties, rising health insurance costs have led more employers than ever to turn to wellness programs to control rising costs. Some employers are providing incentives to employees who participate in wellness programs, follow disease management protocols or choose to live  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day BenefitsEmployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are  more...

Portal to Portal Act: Determining Hours Worked at the Start and End of the Work Day BenefitsEmployees and their counsel continue to pursue class action claims for off-the-clock work and unpaid overtime wages at a fever pitch. Thousands of wage and hour class actions asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or settlement, are  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...success can be measured by delivering the required product on time, on budget and at client's expectation. For many construction projects in today's competitive marketplace, completing on time and on budget is challenging. Scope creep is a term used in the construction industry to define the inevitable tendency of projects to expand beyond their original intent and is often described as a cause  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders BenefitsThis live audio conference will address the current thinking and diagnostic skills necessary to diagnose and treat bipolar children and their families. The missing pieces will also be discussed, which is adequate educational planning. How to work collaboratively with a treating psychiatrist and how to be an advocate for the child and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date  more...

Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs ...o communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. With a particular focus on writing legal briefs, this live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide hints on how to write an effective legal brief. Whether you  more...

Writing Real Estate Descriptions That Sell ...ely communicating what you are selling is crucial to your success, yet the typical real estate agent is still running their business as they did 20 years ago, with brief, and not descriptive ad copy. Many real estate professionals are simply at a loss for words (literally) when it comes to writing effective ad copy that sells. This live audio conference will take you step-by-step through  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ...es the industry with an improved outlook of the potential success that may be achieved, but also a daunting list of challenges to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and solutions along the road to accountable care. Through constructive analysis of the Final Rule and guidance issued  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program BenefitsAs many of you are aware, childhood obesity is one of our nation's leading health threats. Today, about 1 in 3 children and youth (ages 2-19) in the United States is already overweight or obese -- that's nearly 25 million young people. - Disappearing recess: Nearly one-third of elementary schools do not schedule recess on a regular basis. - Less physical education: 92% of elementary  more...

Rain Water Harvesting ...ess the viability of rainwater harvesting and the keys to success for your facility. You will avoid making wrong decisions or having unrealistic expectations. You will also be given the tools to project their rainwater harvest and to evaluate the economics and cost-effectiveness of their venture. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss the historical overview from ancient times to  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ...mitigation strategy before moving dirt is critical to the success of projects involving or affecting wetlands. This live audio conference will provide the background and guide to the use of wetlands mitigation credits as a means of addressing the legal and ecological issues arising from filling or disturbing wetlands. Key to mitigation is the strategic use of wetlands mitigation bank credits to  more...

Creating Successful Employee Surveys ...ee contentment should not be confused with organizational success. Thus it is critical that the employee survey also help your organization identify opportunities to align its HR management activities with its strategic and organizational goals and objectives. This live audio conference will help HR professionals, senior management and supervisors update their knowledge of employee survey  more...

The WE in Wellness--5 Skills Every Case Manager Should Know for Effective Case Management ...ypes of clients, and strategies that will lead to as much success and least frustration along the learning curve as possible. The information and participation gained from the presentation will help case managers and other team professionals on the learn how to be both realistic and effective as they set goals for themselves and their clients. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to explain  more...

How to Revitalize an Impoverished Neighborhood: Thirty Years of Successful Green Urbanism ...he world. He is the real deal with a long track record of success from Santa Monica to Louisville; Covington and Newport; Houston and Santa Barbara. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe how to renew and revitalize poverty stricken neighborhoods. - You will be able to discuss the role of partnerships. - You will be able to explain community versus commodity. - You will be able  more...

The Open Enrollment Challenge: Strategies for Success BenefitsIs your benefits information often greeted by a yawn? Are you viewed as the enemy because you tell your employees how much more they have to pay for benefits every year? And why does the good news always get lost in the mix? Sometimes, it's not so much what you say as how you say it - and how often. Communications should never be an afterthought. Make sure employees appreciate all your  more...

Putting the Finishing Touches on Legal Writing: Editing, Polishing, and Proofreading Essentials ...o communicate concisely and powerfully is crucial to your success. This live audio conference will show you how to focus your writing to a specific audience; streamline and strengthen your writing; avoid grammar, spelling and punctuation errors that detract from your message; and provide meaningful suggestions when editing the work of others. Whether you are a new paralegal seeking fundamental  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...tionships into offline business, which leads to long-term success and revenue growth. At the end of the day, long-term business success has always been and always will be about relationships. Whether online or offline, people are the same, only the technology changes. This exciting live audio conference will equip you with an understanding of the strategies and methodologies used to leverage  more...

Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Social Aggression ...issues you need to know that can increase your chances of success. This live audio conference is devoted to learning new techniques and strategies that can dramatically reduce the incidents of bullying, cyber bullying and social aggression in your school right away. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify the common traits of bulllies. - You will be able to recognize teasing vs.  more...

Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing and Reporting on the Success of Your Program ...scuss 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 explore the concepts of scorecards, dashboards and outcome-focused reporting. Finally, you will learn how taking a  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting BenefitsAs owners search for project delivery systems that reduce the duration from project conception to project completion one of the most common approaches has included the use of guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, contracts. However, as the use of these contract formats has proliferated so have disputes that strongly suggest that the parties using them do not fully understand: the differences  more...

Status Classification: Exempt vs. Nonexempt BenefitsEmployees and their counsel continue to pursue individual and class action overtime claims based on the alleged misclassification of exempt workers at a fever pitch. Thousands of lawsuits asserting violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act or parallel state laws are filed each year, and the costs of defending these matters and the damages claimed and paid, whether through trial or  more...

Statement of Work Contract Fundamentals ... it's a project, contract, grant application or proposal. Success is in the details of the SOW. Without it, you can't compete or communicate. Those who have managed contracted work know that poorly written SOWs can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added expense. In this teleconference, you will learn how to write a SOW that is easy  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: The Next Evolution ...tion can never be greater than the sum of its parts, your success is determined by one key decision: Who gets hired? Yet fewer than 30 percent of hiring managers nationwide have had any real training in applicant interviewing skills (a fact supported by a University of Chicago research study concluding that basing a hiring decision on an interview is only 8 percent more successful than if you  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ... government contracts presents expanded opportunities for success, participation in such procurements is governed by rules, laws and case law precedent not generally applicable in the private sector. This teleconference helps you understand how to obtain contracts with the government and better understand the requirements to effectively compete in a public procurement. By reviewing the Florida  more...

Land Use Law Update ...s in a timely manner - are critical steps to the ultimate success of any development or activity. A review of several key land use issues relating to federal land use laws, alternative energy and the ever-evolving law on governmental takings of property will be discussed. Additionally, you will receive an update on recent land use decisions having far-reaching effects. We will offer practical  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...liar with legal considerations surrounding TDR and the 10 success factors found in the most successful TDR programs in the nation. In an effort to demystify TDR, you will learn how the critical TDR components are often identified in a community's adopted general plan. When that occurs, communities can develop and adopt a successful TDR program in relatively little time if elected officials are  more...

Telephone Collections: Do's and Don'ts - Surviving the Jungle ... of developing an effective recovery strategy for optimum success while operating in a compliant and ethical manner. Techniques for managing the process and creating the proper collection culture within all business settings will be reviewed. A cursory overview of the most pertinent regulations will afford you the opportunity to check your approaches and policies for risk management purposes.  more...

Are Email Negotiation Blunders Costing You Money? How to Negotiate and Influence With Email ...for a living (and everyone does) or realize how much your success, business and income depend on your ability to persuade, motivate and influence others? Think about it - when was the last time you didn't get what you wanted and should have gotten it? What happened? Did it frustrate you? We negotiate and influence everyday, not only face to face but with our emails. Almost every email we send  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access ...ases have been created with varying levels of quality and success. There's been a lot of confusion surrounding Microsoft Access to the extent that people question whether it should even be used in a large organization. What we've found is that it is very appropriate for a large number of environments and situations. Just like any technology, it's a matter of understanding its strengths and  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...needs and why a 504 or IEP is often crucial for a child's success. This teleconference will also address the different qualifications for services through regional centers in California and their sister organizations throughout the country. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the difference between Asperger's and HFA. - You will be able to identify red flags. - You will be able to  more...

Kaizen Principles and 5S Activities for Manufacturing BenefitsBy attending this teleconference, you will learn how to design and deploy a 5S program; identify waste and nonvalue adding activities; choose the right change vehicle; improve safety, productivity and morale; and integrate 5S with a lean management system. Register today and find out how others have achieved success in 5S deployments. This teleconference is designed for manufacturing  more...

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs ...and specifications are, without question, critical to the success of any construction project. When the plans and specifications are clear and without significant errors or omissions, the project is much more likely to be on time and within budget. But what happens when plans are riddled with errors, conflicts or omissions? This teleconference will provide you with valuable tips for addressing  more...

Reverse Auctions: Current Issues and Opportunities ...f using competitive bidding. We will then examine several success stories from both the private and public sector to see how introducing this new arena for competition into corporate purchasing can produce both profound cost savings and important process improvements. Finally, we will look at how you can quickly develop a strategy to implement reverse auctioning in your procurement operations,  more...

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ...s. Compliance with SBA regulations is mandatory to ensure success and profitability. With numerous changes occurring to the program over the last year, it is critical to understand the new regulations and the way to make the SBA loan programs work for you. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, lending and loan officers, brokers, loan department  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash BenefitsCash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Payments from customers are the major source of cash for most businesses. It would be much easier if all sales were paid in advance or at the time of product/service delivery (like in a retail store). Unfortunately, competitive markets demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This  more...

Current Issues in Commercial Collections BenefitsThis teleconference is geared toward the practitioner involved in collecting commercial debts. Since the specific remedies available, and best practices, will vary from state to state, this is designed to provide a general overview of the various techniques and ideas to improve collection success. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...dustry to new levels of competition. To stay in the game, successful organizations need to adjust to the demands of an international market. Most foreign buyers expect to receive credit terms. However, once popular tools, like the letter of credit, are becoming too expensive and complicated for the quick pace of today's international business environment. And, as you know, where credit is  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts BenefitsSmall and medium-sized businesses often experience difficulty conducting business with the federal government. They also do not know of the many tools and resources at their disposal. This teleconference provides those responsible for or trying to penetrate the federal government market space with valuable insight into the intricacies of the federal government acquisition lifecycle. It  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ...mplement it and effectively measure the results to ensure success for the company, its employees and ultimately, the bottom line? This teleconference will discuss why a wellness program should be a point of serious consideration for your company's health plan as well as how you can implement an effective wellness initiative that delivers significant bottom line results. We'll discuss the  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...acility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee safety will be as good as management wants it to be or as poor as management will allow it to be. And although most managers care for  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...f the construction planning steps and is essential to the success of the project. Carefully planning the work and then executing the work in a timely fashion according to the plan will either make or break the project. The principles of sound construction conceptual planning are illustrated in this teleconference. Whether the project is commercial or industrial, domestic or international, the  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...ll show how proper planning and budgeting are the keys to success, and operating 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  more...

Cash Is King: Effective Cash Flow Management ...e financial statements are important tools to measure the success of your business but do little to tell you where the cash actually went. Understanding and managing the cash flow in your business is critical to your success. Learn more about how cash truly moves through your business, how to prepare a cash flow budget and identify ways to put your working capital to work. Accountants, CFOs,  more...

Effective Sales Management: Short and Long-term Planning, Forecasting, and Expense Budgeting ...ate financial boundaries is essential to ongoing business success. Understanding and monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash must be a top priority for every business owner, operations manager and sales team member. Planning ahead for seasonal fluctuations and unexpected emergencies allows for dealing with challenges and at least partially reduces stress. In a down economy, the potential  more...

Health Care Facility Design and Development ...and approaches that can be used for collaborative project success. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss conceptions and misconceptions of each delivery model. - You will be able to review case studies. - You will be able to define tools for collaboration on project delivery. - You will be able to identify market data and benchmarks to improve planning and programming  more...

Preparing for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing ...ims is handled can often have a significant impact on the success of future litigation, and even whether such litigation occurs. This teleconference is designed to give employers a better understanding of the importance of defending unemployment compensation claims and a better chance of succeeding in the claims employers do defend. Human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...s and contractors maximize their potential for profit and success. Owners are attracted to fast-track construction for potential money and time savings, but may not be aware of trade-offs that may cause some project budget items to increase, including internal project management costs. Architects and engineers may not have a clear idea of how to plan and manage drawings and specification  more...

Creating a Powerful Capability Statement: Required Tool for Government Contracting Success ... decision makers. If it is poorly crafted you will see no success and possibly even harm your chances for future business opportunities. This teleconference will help you understand exactly what a Capability Statement is and is not, how many pages it should be, and specific contents, sections and format. We will cover appropriate and inappropriate terminology and graphics, the use of keywords,  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ... actions you can take to keep your project pointed toward success. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide  more...

Making It Through the Land Entitlement Process nWith a multilayered regulatory framework and a myriad of reviewing agencies and stakeholders, the land entitlement process is often bewildering. The rules, processes and players vary widely by jurisdiction but there are common keys to success. Get an insider's perspective on differentiating the various regulatory processes, understanding and addressing stakeholder concerns, getting staff on your  more...

Creating Investment Policies For Your Nonprofit: Risk Tolerance, Reserve Funds and Portfolio Management Capacity ...agement capacity of your organization are critical to its success. At this teleconference we will take a strategic look at the components that contribute to creating strong investment policies. Included will be discussions on understanding the needs of your organization, spending rates, communications with your board committee and other stakeholders, the treatment of unrestricted and restricted  more...

Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program ...ance of managing and disciplining unsafe employees on the success of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. This teleconference will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to deal with these issues. Another part of the  more...

Effective Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations nNonprofit organizations always need to diversify their revenue from earned income, government grants with philanthropic fundraising. Now, in tough economic times, you must determine how to maximize the effectiveness of your fundraising program. This teleconference will cover the basic elements of a complete fundraising program for annual operating support as well as ways every organization can  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success nAll construction projects have impacts on their surroundings, including neighbors, businesses, communities and the physical environment. These impacts frequently are the center of controversy surrounding a project and can lead to unnecessary delays, lost productivity, added project costs and bad public relations. This teleconference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...tential career-limiting purchasing disasters in 2009 into success stories. This introductory course will help you understand how such disputes arise, how to avoid them and how to deal with those legal disputes that you can't avoid. You'll gain an understanding of standard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies to constructively address the typical disputes that arise in  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation ...success or failure of the school. To that end, a well-developed and wisely used evaluation system is the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with colleagues who are successful practitioners.  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation ... In implementing lean, the cards are stacked against your success. The sad truth is this: eight or nine organizations of 10 who embark on implementing an improvement initiative like lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma FAIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can lead to you being out of a job and the outright failure  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ...tential problems before they seriously impact a project's success. This 90 minute teleconference will address the entire life cycle of the JCR, including the proper creation, implementation, maintenance and use of a JCR. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of JCR implementation and hear a discussion on using the JCR as an early-warning indicator of trouble ahead. n nLearning Objectives n- You will  more...