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09/27/2025
025. Leadership Resiliency - a Strategic Advantage During Economic Uncertainty
Presenter: Paul C. DuBois
Level of Complexity: Intermediate
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Organizations face hard choices in the midst of economic downturn: workforce reductions, cost adjustments, margin pressure, client discontent - the list goes on. Leadership within the organization are often the ones facing the most pressure to protect productivity and revenue, while taking on the additional workload when workforce reductions or cost containment plans are implemented. While leaders may have a vast toolkit to rely on to adjust to changing operational realities, what is most critical in uncertain and high-stress times is a keen and practiced ability to stay resilient. This session will define Leadership Resiliency, and provide leaders with a framework to build personal Resiliency Action Plans, and provide a safe space to ask challenging questions
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The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections
Thea Dudley
Being responsible for the credit and collections function in the construction industry is never any little kid's dream. But somebody's got to do it.
In The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections, Thea Dudley presents an honest, open, and often hilarious account of her journey through opening contractors with credit lines, collecting, or chasing the payments, managing sales reps, teams and bosses.
Dudley shares her insights into succeeding in keeping your business cash flow moving while still salvaging the customer. She offers practical advice for protecting and collecting your money — written in plain, straightforward language that helps connects the dots. This is a must-read guide for anyone in the construction and building material industry.
