PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DAY

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Pre-Conference Workshop Day

Wednesday 4th September 2024

10-12 Workshop A

Exploring the Evolution of the Design Manager Role to Better Integrate into the Fabric of the Project Team

  • Kurt Neubek Principal & Senior Director, Page Southerland Page, Inc.
  • Jenny Han Director of Design Integration, The Boldt Company
  • Ryan Taube Director - Design Technology, Clayco Construction Company

Synopsis

In this session, you will delve into the ambiguity surrounding the term ‘Design Manager’ and explore its various interpretations by different companies and project stakeholders. By gaining insights into the current state of the Design Manager role and its significance in modern project delivery practices, you will brainstorm how you can optimize the remit of your own Design Managers, distinguishing between other related roles, and begin to drive more consistency in approach industry-wide.

This workshop will be comprised of a 60-minute panel, followed by a 60-minute interactive session.

  • Discuss the purpose of the Design Manager role: What’s the challenge we are trying to solve and how can we align the ROI accordingly?
  • Explore different interpretations of the Design Manager role within various projects and types of stakeholders
  • Analyze emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the role of Design Managers
  • Define clear responsibilities for the Design Manager at every stage of the project lifecycle to avoid confusion and ensure seamless integration with other team members

12 PM Lunch Break

1-3 Workshop B

Identifying Desired Skillset of a Design Manager to Build a World-Class Team of Leaders & Influencers

  • Jason Dunster Director of Integrated Design, McCarthy Building Companies Inc
  • Stefanie Becker Vice President Design Integration, McCarthy Building Companies Inc

Synopsis

In this session, you will focus on understanding the skillset required to excel as a Design Manager and effectively integrate with designers, contractors, and clients. You will break down the hard and soft skills needed for successful design management including communication, leadership, time management, and project coordination, and understand how you can build a team of future leaders.

  • Pinpoint hard and soft skills demanded from an ideal candidate for design management
  • Develop a career pathway for the Design Manager to help improve talent retention in the company
  • Highlight best practices for hiring and training a skilled and competent design management team that meet the specific needs of your organization

3 PM Refreshment Break

3:30-5:30 Workshop C

Nurturing a Culture of Team Integration Through Coaching for Collaboration

  • Zach Murphy Design-to-Build National Leader, DPR Construction

Synopsis

In this session, you will take your learnings one step further and discover how you can further develop your own soft skills and effectively coach even the highest performing of teams. You will discuss the most effective strategies a Design Manager can wield to promote a culture of integration and engage the entire team in effective collaboration.

  • Examine the transformative impact of coaching for collaboration to allow project team innovation
  • Coach team members to adopt collaborative behaviors and establish open channels of communication from the outset
  • Perfect your approach to conflict resolution and ensure that there is a continued culture of trust where everyone has an influencing voice
  • Prioritize a culture of continuous training and development to enhance team performance

5:30 PM End of Workshop Day

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