Management Education

DON'T SUGARCOAT IT: EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  11:30AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch provided Learn about effective management of employee performance issues to mitigate the risk of employment law claims. This presentation will address appropriate and necessary communication and documentation to support disciplinary actions. Explore common mistakes and how to avoid making them when dealing with problem employees and include scenarios and perspectives from both employee & managers. This workshop is designed for C-Suite, leadership and management. SPEAKERS Kristina H. Vaquera, Managing Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Jackson Lewis P.C. - Kristina H. Vaquera is the office managing principal and office litigation manager of the Norfolk, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses exclusively on labor and employment counseling and litigation. Kristina represents employers in federal and state court lawsuits and agency investigations and charges covering a wide range of statutes and subjects, including anti-discrimination and civil rights laws, wrongful termination claims, disability accommodation and access, wage and hour laws, covenants not to compete, leave of absence claims, negligent hire/retention, and breaches of fiduciary duty and contract, as well as traditional labor issues, including bargaining and negotiations. Kristina has litigated class and collective actions, […]

GET UNBURIED: DIG OUT OF THE PAPERWORK BY EMPOWERING YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Wednesday, November 15, 2023  |  8:30AM - 11:30AM  |  Breakfast provided Managing the administrative functions in your company can get a little messy and feel like a burden. In this workshop, we will work through a new model for managing admin. Dismantle the stigma of “just admin” and gain clarity around hiring, workflows, purpose, fit, opportunity, and collaboration. Empower your admin team to make meaningful contributions so that you can get unburied. Each attendee will receive a copy of Jamie Vanek's book: Buried in Business: Find Freedom by Unlocking the Power of Your Admin Team This workshop is designed for department leaders, office managers and administrative professionals. SPEAKER Jamie Vanek, President, Etolin Strait Development Group, LLC - From Art Teacher to Construction Executive: While formally trained in education, Jamie discovered her love for construction when she moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia in 2006. She has worked her way through the construction industry working in both the administrative and operation sides of the industry, managing projects from $10K to $10M and teams across the country. As a female leader in construction, she is passionate about breaking down barriers and […]