Thursday, October 16, 2008
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RULES FOR RISING STARS: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SEEKING A STELLAR CAREER
Harriett Lemer, Stan Cowdell PEng
9:00 – 10:15 am
To be successful, an engineering or geoscience graduate needs to be proficient and demonstrate excellence in their technical skills. Success as a working professional draws both on this technical excellence and qualities even more influential - superior “soft” skills. Combining the wisdom of the President of a very successful engineering firm and a consultant working with a wide array of engineering leaders, this session will outline and explain the essential non-technical skills and personal attributes that separate the career trajectories of “Rising Stars” and “Falling Stars” in engineering and geoscience. The presenters will bring this core message to Engineers and Geoscientists beginning their careers.
1.25 PDH - Informal
SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING CLIENT SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY
Denise Wallace
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Learning to build successful client relationships is more than just smile training. This seminar will focus on two key elements that will enhance as well as engage your communication and human relations skills. You’ll learn who exactly are your clients, how to leverage your personal and professional strengths to achieve results, how to build relationships based on trust, rapport and a commitment to service excellence, and skills to give you more confidence when working with your clients. This session is your opportunity to learn techniques that will help you build bridges - not barriers when it comes to client relationships.
1.25 PDH – Informal
USING THE DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND ELECTRONIC SEAL TECHNOLOGY
Charles Tremblay
1:45 – 2:25 pm
Digital signature and electronic seal technology will soon be available to APEGBC members. Through this presentation you will gain a good understanding of the legal requirements for the validity of electronic documents, the technology used in digital signatures to protect data integrity and how to use the digital signature on a daily basis.
0.75 PDH – Informal
DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE
Andria Ink
2:25 – 3:00 pm
Is your appearance, presence and general etiquette professional? Do people take your opinion seriously? In this seminar, we'll cover professional networking basics, dressing for success and general etiquette-on the phone, in e-mail and in person. Participants will learn how to leave a positive, lasting impression and polish their professional demeanour. This seminar is ideal for anyone starting in a new role, job or career and for all of us who may benefit from the odd gentle reminder.
0.5 PDH - Informal
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A TEAM APPROACH
Gary Robinson PEng
3:30 – 4:45 pm
The increasing rate of change in our world has dramatically increased the pressure to deliver projects faster. The response of many has been to increase attention to technical project controls and measurement, often at the expense of team interaction. Successful projects are the result of good time and cost management and productive team relationships. This session will discuss how both can be achieved through team involvement in project planning, monitoring and decision-making.
1.25 PDH - Informal
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