Session 1:  Identifying Personal Strengths / Birkman Assessment
Mike Harrell, Owner of Latitude Advisors, LLC
Friday, April 22, 8 am - 10 am
Leaders set the tone, expectations, and attitudes of their organizations, and because these key individuals have such a great influence on those around them, they must develop impeccable awareness of their behavior and of how others interpret it. Equally important for leaders is having the ability to manage and lead in a way that is well received by others and the ability to effectively communicate during high pressure moments.

Attendees will take a Birkman Assessment prior to the class. In this session, each participant will receive a copy of their report outlining interests, strengths, needs, and stress behaviors.  Latitude Advisors will review individual results, perform exercises to review Birkman data, and explore how strengths of others can be leveraged to enhance performance.


​Session 2:  Elements of Exemplary Leaders and Personal Leadership Style
Mike Harrell, Owner of Latitude Advisors, LLC
Friday, May 6, 8 am - 10 am
Now that you’ve identified your strengths, how do you leverage those attributes into successful leadership?  This session will discuss application of your strengths in building a dynamic team and corporate culture, explore the Five Exemplary Practices of leadership, and evaluate individual alignment.  Based on Birkman Assessment results, attendees will identify and explore personal leadership styles and identify possible relational disrupters.
 
​Session 3:  Effective Communications
Nationally renown speaker Anthony Huey
Wednesday, May 18, 8 am - 10:30 am
Anthony Huey owns one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies and is a highly-rated international consultant on pragmatic communications tools, tips and techniques, working with many Fortune 500 clients.

During his 25-year career, Anthony has been news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant and executive speech coach.  In this session, Anthony will help you raise your communications game so that you position yourself as a leader to your team, clients, and community.

​Session 4:  Construction Law, Part 1 – Contracts and Safety Compliance 
Presented by Miller & Martin, Attorneys Randy Wilson, Larry Cash, John Bode, and Richard Rose
Thursday, May 26, 8 am - 10:30 am
This esteemed and experienced panel of construction lawyers will share the basics of construction law , covering contracting, pertinent statutory laws, employment and labor issues, OSHA, whistleblowers, and claims and dispute resolution. They will discuss the lessons they’ve learned, and common pitfalls to avoid.

​Session 5:  Construction Law, Part 2 – Prompt Pay and Lien Laws
Presented by Miller & Martin, Attorneys Randy Wilson, Richard Rose and Haley Moody
Friday, June 10, 8 am - 10:30 am
Laws affecting the construction industry are in constant flux and, with much risk on the shoulders of all parties involved in a project, having a solid understanding of construction law is a necessity.  Prompt Pay Act and Lien Law are two of the more complex issues that can wreak financial havoc on projects and construction companies.  In this session, seasoned Miller & Martin construction lawyers will explain the basics and their affect on day to day operations.
 
​Session 6: Ethics in Construction
Presented by Arch Willingham with TU Parks and Theresa Critchfield with TLC Law
Friday, June 24, 8 am - 10 am
Over the course of your career, you’ll be faced with difficult decision making that will challenge your moral compass.  Hear some of the hard judgment calls that you may have to deal with and learn from the experiences of a seasoned business leader in construction and a dynamic construction attorney on how to navigate uncomfortable territory.

​Session 7: Embracing Innovation
Presented by Josh Bone, Director of Innovation for NECA
TENTATIVE: Friday, July 8, 8 am - 10 am
The way we do business in the construction industry will change more in the next 5 years than it has in the past 50 years.  Is your company ready to embrace change?  In this session we will explore how you can help guide your company into accepting new processes and smart tools that can improve efficiency.

​Session 8: The Politics of Construction
First hour will be panel with city, county and state legislators; second hour with lobbyists and public policy strategists
Friday, July 22, 8 am - 10 am
If you think laws regarding construction are passed without influence from AGC members, think again!  Your voice has the power to change laws and policies that can help or hurt business and industry.  For the past 100 years, AGC members have been at the helm of legislative battles to make sure that legislators are passing fair and equitable laws at the local, state and federal level.  Learn how to influence pivotal decisions and how to get things done to improve policies and help your business.

​Session 9: CEO Roundtable
A session with the top brass in construction
Friday, August 5, 8 am - 10 am
Have a seat with the GOATs in our industry.  In this casual discussion with CEOs of some of the largest construction in the region, you'll hear their stories on how they grew into leadership positions, their greatest challenges, and how the continue to evolve professionally and personally to lead their teams towards success.
 
​​Session 10: Bonding and Construction Financials
Presented by Kyle Christianson with HHM and Trae Vaughn with Brock Insurance
Friday, August 16, 8 am - 10 am
Get a better understanding of  what you need to know about construction accounting processes, tax information. construction cost management systems, job costs and job cost reporting, and other financial tips to specific to a construction business.  Participants will also gain a better understanding of how bonding works, why it’s important and best practices to protect your project against disruption or financial loss.
 
​​Session 11: Mock Bid!  
Presented by AGC Members
Friday, August 16, 8 am - 10 am
It all comes down to the bid.  Creating the perfect bid package that stands above the competition and gets noticed is essential for any contractor’s success. Get a true sense of what contractors and subcontractors experience on a bid day, and what to do -and what not do - to win those bids!

CLICK TO REGISTER

Deadline to register is April 8, 2022

Birkman Assessment must be completed by April 15, 2022

Cost:​
AGC Members: $750
Non- AGC Members:  $1125
Includes Birkman Assessment Fee

Location:
Most sessions will be held at the AGC Member Hub, located at 1601 Gulf Street, #300

Date/Time Information:
Courses will start promptly at 8 am.  Breakfast will be available beginning at 7:45 am.

Contact Information:
Leslie Gower, leslie@agcetn.org

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