ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Workshop Seminars Date and Time
Problem Solving and Decision Making Friday, April 25, 8:30 - 4:30 pm

Ingrid Lewko

A full-day workshop covering situation appraisal and problem analysis to make you a stronger problem solver and decision maker. See daily schedule below for more detailed session description.


Learn to apply a proven process for managing complex issues by separating them into workable pieces and setting priorities. Discover the step-by-step process for identifying, analyzing and resolving any problem efficiently and cost effectively. Note: this is a full-day workshop.

 
 
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Workshop Seminars Time
Project Management Thursday April 24, & Friday April 25, 8:30 - 4:30 pm

A two-day, four part workshop introducing the principles and techniques of effective project management. Each session will work independently from the others and can be attended without having attended the previous session(s).

Project Management and Definition Part 1: Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn how to effectively formulate and communicate project plans. (Part one of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)

Project Management - Project Planning and Definition Part 2: Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn how to effectively organize and lead a team. (Part two of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)

Contract Management - Contract Law Primer: Barrie R. Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Take part in a broad discussion of basic contract law principles. Learn how contracts are created and explore difficulties when interpreting a contract and when deciding whether someone may be in breach of a contract. (Part one of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)

Contract Management - Project Delivery: Barrie R. Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Examine the alternative methods of project delivery: construction management, design-build, negotiation and bidding. Examine the legal rights and obligations of the owner, the contractor, the subcontractor and the consultant who are engaged in the bidding. (Part two of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)

 
 
Thursday, April 24

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Project Management and Definition Part 1 1a April 24, 8:30 - 11:45 am

Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn how to effectively formulate and communicate project plans. (Part one of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)


 
 
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Contract Management - Contract Law Primer 2a April 24, 8:30 - 11:45 am
Barrie R. Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Take part in a broad discussion of basic contract law principles. Learn how contracts are created and explore difficulties when interpreting a contract and when deciding whether someone may be in breach of a contract. (Part one of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)

 
 
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Selling Skills for Technical Experts 3 April 24, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Alice Wheaton

Discover ideas and strategies for connecting with new and current clients. Learn the fundamentals to help make the most out of each client interaction. Logic and reason will support each theory and step.

 
 
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Coaching 4 April 24, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Hugh Phillips

In this session, you will learn the five step COACH process and how to utilize it; understand and practice fourteen coaching skills for productive sessions; individualize coaching approaches to meet the needs of the coached; and practice the skills and processes of coaching.

 
 
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Ethical Practice 5 April 24, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Larry Staples, P.Eng.

Review the legal and ethical obligations of APEGGA members, then use newly developed video case studies as the basis for discussion of common ethical dilemmas. Participants will learn about the APEGGA perspective on such situations and about the perspectives of their colleagues.

 
 
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Project Management - Project Planning and Definition Part 2 1b April 24, 1:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn how to effectively organize and lead a team. (Part two of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)

 
 
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Contract Management - Project Delivery 2b April 25, 1:15 - 4:30 pm

Barrie R. Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Examine the alternative methods of project delivery: construction management, design-build, negotiation and bidding. Examine the legal rights and obligations of the owner, the contractor, the subcontractor and the consultant who are engaged in the bidding. (Part two of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)



 
 
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Negotiating 6 April 24, 1:15 - 4:30 pm

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Loren Falkenberg, Ph.D.

Discover how to improve the dynamics of the negotiation process, in particular how to create and claim value when negotiating agreements, and how to deal with difficult negotiators.



 
 
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Mental Toughness - The Practice of Confidence 7 April 24, 1:15 - 4:30 pm

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isa Brown, B.A., M.A.

Master the "power of positive thinking". Learn and practice core techniques for accessing personal power, will, assertiveness and confidence every day of your life.


 
 
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Reading Financial Statements 8 April 24, 1:15 - 4:30 pm

Larry Wood, B.Comm., M.B.A., C.F.P.

Learn the basics of reading and analyzing financial statements, with particular emphasis on the oil and gas sector. Learn to assess a company's relative health, its performance over time and increase your knowledge of the shortcomings of financial reporting.


 
 

Friday, April 25

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Project Management - Project Implementation Part 1 1c April 25, 8:30 - 11:45 am

Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn about project procurement, building the project team and contract adminstration.
(Part three of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)

 
 
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Contract Management - Project Administration 2c April 25, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Barrie Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Review the legal implications experienced during the construction or development phase of a project, including administering change orders and directives, giving notice of claims and making claims under bonds or insurance policies. (Part three of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)


 
 
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Problem Solving and Decision Making 9 April 25, 8:30 - 4:30 pm.

Ingrid Lewko

Learn to apply a proven process for managing complex issues by separating them into workable pieces and setting priorities. Discover the step-by-step process for identifying, analyzing and resolving any problem efficiently and cost effectively. Note: this is a full-day workshop.

 
 
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Goal Setting 10 April 25, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Debora Rothermel

Attaining the success you want in life requires more than daydreaming, desire and even hard work. In this session, explore the five facets necessary to become a master goal setter, and in turn learn how to become the master of your own destiny.

 
 
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Winning With Difficult People 11 April 25, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Jeanette Kasper

Whiners…antagonists…negaholics…slackards…worse! We all have to work with them and none of us knows what to do about them. What is their problem? An understanding of why they do what they do leads quickly to solutions that work in this fascinating, provocative workshop.

 
 
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Project Management - Project Implementation Part 2 1d April 25 1:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Dr. George Jergeas, P.Eng.

Learn about contract administration (continued from previous session), project control and dealing with disputes and claims. (Part four of a four-part, two-day workshop providing an introduction to the principles and techniques of effective project management.)

 

 
 
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Contract Management - Project Delivery 2d April 25, 1:15 to 4:30 pm

Barrie Touchings, B.A., LL.B.

Review the legal implications of project delivery. Consider Certificates of Substantial Completion, the rights and responsibilities under the Alberta Builders' Lien Act and the Statutory Declaration dealing with payments for labor and material. (Part four of a two-day, four-part workshop covering the legal issues involved in managing a construction or development project.)


 
 
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Selling Self & Ideas 12 April 25, 1:15 - 4:30 pm.

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Debora Rothermel

Today, more than ever, individuals need to sell their skills and talents to the organization they work for. Discover the high performance behaviours that accompany this skill set. Learn how to demonstrate your worth as an employee, a team player and a champion of your organization.

 
 
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Time Management & Personal Productivity Seminar 13 April 25, 1:15 - 4:30 pm

Heather Fischer, B.Ed.

Learn how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and tailor a plan of action for greater professional success. Discover tools to effectively manage day to day activities, set goals to obtain your objectives, eliminate distraction and reduce stress and handle all information (email, voicemail, memos, etc.) efficiently.