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A good leader can do wonders for a company. The ultimate marker of a company’s success is its product, marketing can only take you so far. Actions speak louder than words.

Julia Novak and Julie Gieseke MA, CPCC from our Organizational Excellence practice spent time with the McMinnville, OR, City Council last week, facilitating a goal-setting discussion and identifying council priorities.   Our approach to setting goals is hands-on and collaborative. The photo below captures council members using the City's MacTown 2032 Strategic Plan to identify priorities for next year.   #LocalGovernment #GoalSetting #StrategicPlanning

Ballard is thrilled to announce the promotion of Vince Piscitello to Executive Vice President of Business Development at Ballard Marine Construction!    In his new role, Vince will lead the reorganization of our Business Development (BD) group, centralizing our business development, research and analytics, and marketing resources to better support Operations and drive company growth.    This strategic realignment will enable us to focus our BD and Operational resources on the highest-margin markets, clients, and project pursuits, all while staying true to Ballard’s Strategic Vision and Culture.    Exciting improvements are on the horizon for our Business Development Department!    Want to learn more about these changes and how they can benefit you? Feel free to reach out to Vince!   #BallardMarineConstruction #LeadershipPromotion #BusinessDevelopment #CompanyGrowth #StrategicAlignment #TeamBallard #CompanyNews

The Construction Leadership Council has issued essential guidance on the golden thread, aimed at those involved in the design, construction, and management of higher-risk buildings. In our latest insight David Firth and Mathieu Quenin outline what the golden thread is and the duties of dutyholders and accountable persons. Learn more in our latest insight here: https://loom.ly/oWm0vuo

How often do we get the opportunity to absorb industry knowledge from a leader in the construction industry? This short and sweet session will provide you with invaluable examples of how to be successful in todays era. Registration details below. Hope to see you there! #abc

Emily Warren Roebling's story is a testament to the power of dedication and overcoming challenges. This remarkable woman stepped into a pivotal role during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge when her engineer husband fell ill. Despite having no formal training, she took meticulous notes, managed resources, and even communicated with engineers, ensuring the project's continued progress. Roebling's story reminds us that success in construction is not limited by background, but by our willingness to learn and adapt. Key Takeaways: Overcoming Obstacles - with dedication and perseverance, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Learning Agility - a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to unforeseen circumstances is crucial for success in construction. Diversity and Inclusion - Roebling's story exemplifies the value of diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Who are the inspiring construction leaders, past or present, who have influenced your career? #womeninconstruction #constructionmentor #constructionwomen

Why invest in Stratford? Stratford's City leadership has strategically invested in infrastructure and services that support innovation and economic growth. Large and small businesses benefit from numerous initiatives that sustain Stratford's growth and development. Visit investstratford.com to learn about the advantages of Stratford. #investStratford #CityofStratford #StratfordON

🏗️🌟 The Construction Leadership Council has released a crucial letter outlining key policies to drive economic growth, boost housing construction, and advance the UK's infrastructure development. The Construction Leadership Council, with 16 members, sent a letter to Conservative and Labour party leaders offering non-partisan advice on boosting industry productivity and enhancing its economic impact in the UK. See details here: https://lnkd.in/eak3Ufh2 #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicGrowth #InfrastructureDevelopment 🏡💼🚀

https://lnkd.in/eC_4PswR There is tremendous momentum right now w/ the Engineering/Manufacturing network in Washtenaw County. Business/industry and education leaders together are making it happen - and the movement is powerful.

1. Consider Race- and Gender-Neutral Remedies Race- and gender-neutral approaches are a necessary component of a defensible and effective M/WBE program75 and the failure to seriously consider such remedies has been fatal to several programs.76 Difficulty in accessing procurement opportunities, restrictive bid specifications, excessive experience requirements, and overly burdensome insurance and/or bonding requirements, for example, might be addressed by KCMO without resorting to the use of race or gender in its decision-making. Effective remedies include unbundling of contracts into smaller units, providing technical support, and developing programs to address issues of financing, bonding, and insurance important to all small and emerging businesses.77 Further, governments have a duty to ferret out and punish discrimination against minorities and women by their contractors, staff, lenders, bonding companies or others. 2016 Kcmo Disparity reported