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Sessions (53)

Registration

31 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration

01 Apr 19
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

First Plenary Session- David Meade Mind Your Business (Grand Canyon Ballroom)

01 Apr 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Meade
Individuals who think better, perform better. Drawing on the psychology of decision making, motivation, and mindset, David shows how some very smal... More...

Opening Reception Buses to and from La Puesta Del Sol

01 Apr 19
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
For JW Marriott Desert Ridge guests, buses will pick up from the Ballroom Lobby for the Opening Reception at 6:00 pm. For Residen... More...

Breakfast (Ballroom Lawn)

02 Apr 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration

02 Apr 19
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Be The Difference: Recognizing and Preventing Harassment in the Workplace (Room Grand Sonoran AB)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Chuck Gallagher
Harassment is not a sexy subject and ethics are more than words. Harassment can have a negative impact on both the employer and employee, causing l... More...

How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You (Room Grand Sonoran HI)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Kelly McDonald
A diverse workforce doesn’t just lead to better decisions and solutions and innovation, it has been proven to grow business and profits. ... More...

Latest Tools for Digital Marketing and Lead Generation (Room Grand Sonoran JK)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Technology

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Bradley
You can grow your business through digital outreach using the latest and greatest technology. This session will discuss the latest digital trends, ... More...

Stress Management and Self-Care: Setting Boundaries and Saying No Without Guilt (Room Wildflower AB)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Amanda King
In this fast paced industry, time has become one of our most valuable, yet scarce, resources as we wrestle with taking on too much and finding the ... More...

Teamwork Despite Turnover (Room Grand Canyon 9-11)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Neil Swidey
Everyone likes a humming economy, but the reality is that when many employers are competing for the same pool of workers, hiring standards can slip... More...

The Importance of Proper Estate and Business Succession Planning (Room Grand Canyon 12 & 13)

02 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Mitch McCuistian
Business owners spend a lifetime building a successful company and protecting what you have worked hard to achieve can be a challenge, especially w... More...

Interactive Break (Room Canyon 1-6)

02 Apr 19
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Dahila El Gazzar
Join us for short, small group sessions on topics affecting your business. Each break offers multiple informative, small-group sessions from subjec... More...

Old Town Complimentary Shuttle Bus

02 Apr 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thank you to the NECA Arizona Chapter for the complimentary shuttle bus to Old Town Scottsdale on Tuesday Only from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm. More...

Are You Ready for Massive Disruptions? (Room Grand Canyon 12 & 13)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technology

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Kanne
Revolutions in automation, climate change and demographic change are all ongoing challenges—ones that will create massive opportunities for t... More...

CANCELLED /Leading Through Anger, Without Losing Your Credibility or Influence

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Alex Willis
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND REPLACED WITH SUSTAINABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH SPEAKER David Meade in room Grand Canyon 9-11. You can adopt... More...

Every Choice Has a Consequence (Room Grand Sonoran AB)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technology

Speaker(s): Chuck Gallagher
Your choices define who you are and the outcomes you will live. While your employees may be aware of this on some level, do they truly realize the ... More...

Help Wanted: Recruit and Retain Your Future (Room Grand Sonoran JK)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Jon Finch
Build your team. Build your business. Build your future. This session will discuss strategies and tactics to recruit and retain your employees thro... More...

Sustainable High Performance (Room Grand Canyon 9-11)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): David Meade
The tools used by high performing teams, individuals and organisations have never been better understood, or been more attainable.  Sharing a ... More...

The Win-Win Culture: Maximizing Productivity, from Baby Boomers to Millennials (Room Wildflower AB)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Amanda King
Is everyone on your team on track to reach their full potential? Have you created a culture where every person is recognized for their unique contr... More...

Why Do I Have to Be Politically Correct? (Grand Canyon Ballroom 7 & 8)

02 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Kelly McDonald
Mention the words “politically correct” and you can almost see people’s eyes roll.  The words have come to mean tip-toeing a... More...

Lunch (Grand Ballroom Lawn)

02 Apr 19
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Second Plenary Session- Neil Swidey: When Good Jobs Go Bad (Grand Canyon Ballroom)

02 Apr 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Neil Swidey
It seemed like a great project when you bid it. But deadlines have been blown, costs are spiraling and every player on the project is angrily point... More...

Applying the Lessons to Everyday Projects (Room Grand Canyon 9-11)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Neil Swidey
The particulars of the exotic megaproject at the center of Neil Swidey's book, Trapped Under the Sea may never be seen again, but the underlyin... More...

Best Practices to Improve Your Company’s Safety Culture (Room Grand Sonoran JK)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Scott Francis
The potential for human error on an electrical project is huge and companies must develop best practices to identify and address human error and it... More...

Building a Stellar Personal and Professional Brand (Room Grand Canyon 12 & 13)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dahila El Gazzar
To be seen both personally and professionally, you need a brand that will help you stand out. This session will guide you through key points as wel... More...

Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You (Room Grand Sonoran HI)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Kelly McDonald
If you could grow your business by just 10%, think of the possibilities: sales, profits and joy of running a thriving organization. A "one-siz... More...

Effective Communication: What’s Your Strong Suit? (Room Grand Sonoran AB)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chuck Gallagher
Within your company, and on every project, a key communication challenge is the ability to understand others and use information to create results.... More...

Sustainable High Performance (Room Wildflower AB)

02 Apr 19
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Meade
The tools used by high performing teams, individuals and organisations have never been better understood, or been more attainable.  Sharing a ... More...

"Trapped Under the Sea" by Neil Swidey Book Signing (Canyon 1-6 Ballroom)

02 Apr 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Neil Swidey
Join Southwire during the Interactive Break to receive one of 250 signed copies of Neil Swidey's book "Trapped Under the Sea"  More...

Interactive Break (Room Canyon 1-6)

02 Apr 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Soraya Herbert
Join us for short, small group sessions on topics affecting your business. Each break offers multiple informative, small-group sessions from subjec... More...

Tuesday Evening After Party with Dueling Pianos (Grand Saguaro Ballroom)

02 Apr 19
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dueling Pianos After Party Sponsored by Milwaukee More...

Breakfast (Ballroom Lawn)

03 Apr 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration

03 Apr 19
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Communicating and Gaining Visibility as a Leader One Conversation at a Time (Room Grand Canyon 9-11)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Debra Fine
Every interaction is an opportunity for success. This session will provide tips and tools for cultivating and connecting with colleagues, customers... More...

Develop Leaders for Your Service & Maintenance Team (Room Grand Sonoran AB)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Frederic Sargent
To build a successful service and maintenance business, you cannot just rely on chance. You must select the right individuals, establish business p... More...

Future-proof Your Business for Tomorrow (Room Grand Sonoran HI)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Technology

Speaker(s): Armando Perez ; Philip Santoro
The industry is moving forward and every step you can take to strengthen your relationship with your customers will better prepare your company for... More...

Insights: Success Through Personality (Room Grand Sonoran JK)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): David Meade
Few things boost a team’s ability to perform than a clear and current understanding of the people and personalities that comprise their organ... More...

Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness (Room Wildflower AB)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Anna Akbari
Living your life like a startup is about maximizing flexibility, embracing defeat and failing up. You can actively create the life you want, regard... More...

The Age of Casual Family Business is Over (Room Grand Canyon 12 & 13)

03 Apr 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Dahila El Gazzar ; Greg McCann
A Family Enterprise mindset is an agile family that deploys their finances, talent and relationships into opportunities that align with their famil... More...

Interactive Break (Room Canyon 1-6)

03 Apr 19
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Soraya Herbert
Join us for short, small group sessions on topics affecting your business. Each break offers multiple informative, small-group sessions from subjec... More...

Digital Happiness: How to Be the Boss of Technology (Room Wildflower AB)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Technology

Speaker(s): Anna Akbari
Between pings, news alerts, social media likes and email we  all struggle to manage our 24/7 connection to technology in a way that feels heal... More...

Eight Practical Steps to Improved Productivity (Room Grand Sonoran HI)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Dave Moeller ; Quinten Henry
In the NECA 1025 plan, contractors are challenged to grow market share 10% by 2025.  To accomplish that, our basic processes need to evolve to... More...

Growing Your Managerial Workforce (Room Grand Sonoran JK)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Ben Bigelow
The workforce shortage is perhaps the most pressing challenge contractors face right now and many are asking where we can find more individuals to ... More...

Leaders Keep the Conversation Going (Room Grand Canyon 9-11)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Debra Fine
Dig deeper into the art of conversation. This session will discuss breaking the ice, body language, building rapport and even exiting conversations... More...

Megatrends and Labor Strategies (Room Grand Sonoran AB)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Paula Simmons
What impact will megatrends and labor strategies have on the future? This session will discuss initiatives to address skilled trade gaps and indust... More...

Why Families Working Together Need to Develop their Capacity (Room Grand Canyon 12 & 13)

03 Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Greg McCann
Look at the context and implications of the world, business and family enterprise that all family enterprises operate in today. Consider why famili... More...

Lunch (Ballroom Lawn)

03 Apr 19
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Closing Plenary Session -Sekou Andrews: D.i.Y. Innovation (Grand Canyon Ballroom)

03 Apr 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Sekou Andrews
Innovation is the difference between "Why didn’t I think of that?" and "Why didn’t I think LIKE that?’” As b... More...