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Streamlining Home Office Operations, ELECTRI International Research Project

Session Type: Management
Track Number: M-5
Location: McCormick Place Lakeside Center
Room: E350
Speaker: Tom Glavinich

Date: Sunday, October 05, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Description:

 This research project identifies ways that the electrical contracting firm can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations through process reengineering and innovative organizational design. This presentation will show how your firm is comprised of a collection of interrelated business processes that all need to support project management.  This presentation will also discuss the importance of documenting key processes and how to improve their flow, effectiveness, efficiency, cycle time, and cost.  This presentation will be especially valuable for electrical contracting firms that are planning to grow in the near future because having good solid business processes in place that are well documented will reduce risk and improve profitability as the firm expands in revenue and size.

 

 

Speaker Bio:

 Thomas E. Glavinich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering at The University of Kansas (KU).  At KU, Tom teaches courses in construction management and power systems engineering.  He received his Doctor of Engineering degree from KU in construction management.  He also has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from KU as well as a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri.  Prior to joining KU full time in 1992, Tom worked 16 years in industry and was involved in the planning, design, and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility facilities.

 

 

To avoid any confusion or problems at the state level, NECA strongly recommends you check with your state authority prior to the Convention to find out whether they will grant CEUs for management education programs held at NECA 2008 San Fancisco. Find information on your state electrical contractor licensing boards.

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