Topic: Development A Workplace Culture during Uncertainty
Abstract: Covid-19 has tested the resolve of business owners and management alike. While business strategy is often at the forefront of leadership, successful leaders realize that a human-centric approach to organizational thinking is the best way to stabilize a business. Many studies and surveys state that an organization’s culture was more important to performance than its strategy or operating model.
The coronavirus has created an inordinate amount of stress on employees as they balance virtual work, education, and childcare. These are times when a company can clearly demonstrate its values through behaviors and actions.
Takeaway: Attendees will be presented with strategies and concepts measure their businesses core values and strategies. They will also discuss steps that can be taken that ensure employees are receiving the assistance they need to manage both work and homelife.
Presenter:
- Nat Alston – President/CEO, The Horizons Group
- Sal Schittino, LCPC - Community Mental Health Associates
- Resiliency –
Topic: When Disaster Strikes
Abstract: Whether it is fire, flood, or pandemic, being prepared for business interruption can mean the difference between surviving or closing.
This session will cover the following topics every business needs to know to understand what it means to be resilient and put in place key practices to strengthen your business:
- Readiness for Sudden Emergencies - Three things you can do now to be better prepared for sudden emergencies
- Business Continuity Planning - What is BCP and how is it done?
- Enterprise Risk Management - How to begin developing a comprehensive and sustainable program
Presenter:
- Ryan Miller, Principal, Critical Functions, LLC (Risk and Resilience Advisors)
- Procurement (40 Minutes) (Nat, Roger, and Jennifer)
Topic: Doing Business with The Public Sector
Abstract: Conducting business with public sector agencies can be both lucrative and rewarding for man small businesses. Likewise, seeking public sector work can also be frustrating and time consuming. Some keys to doing business with the local government is understanding what is being procured, the processes to be undertaken, and the capabilities of the firm(s) seeking work.
Takeaway: This webinar will give you attendees insights into the procurement process of Howard County Government, Howard County Public School System, and Howard Community College.
Topics for discussion include but are not limited to:
- Understanding these agency’s government contracting and business development programs
- Common small business enterprise mistakes
- Distinguish between Prime and Subcontracting Relationships
- Learn about what resources are available to assist you
Presenters:
- Sharon Moore Jackson – President, SM Jackson Government Business Solutions (Moderator)
- Dean Hof - Director of Purchasing, Howard County Government
- Douglas Pindell – Director of Purchasing, Howard County Public School System
- Domonic Cusimano – Director of Procurement, Howard Community College
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
This event will be provided through a webinar via Zoom.
Please enter emails when registering yourself and others.
Registration will close at 5pm on Tuesday, October 20th. Details for the zoom webinar will be emailed on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:05pm.
Fees/Admission
$15 | Session
$30 | Entire Series
Contact Information
Tayler Tarlton - Events Manager
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