Achieving diversity in AEC companies has measurable monetary benefits and paves the way for a healthier future of our industry. Effective communication skills are the difference makers for achieving a diverse, engaged labor force. Facts tell us that the AEC industry though improving in its workforce and management diversity, lags behind other industries. Our industry traditionally has not put an emphasis on communications skills. This is changing. In this seminar we will take a close look at the what, the why, and the how of Enhanced Communication Skills to Achieve Measurable Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace – Soft Skills Make the Difference.

Learning Objectives:

• What the statistics show for diversity and communication skills in the AEC industry versus those of other industries.
• Why effective communication and diversity are important for profitability and a healthy future for our industry.
• How with enhanced, mindful, communication we improve the diverse composition and the lasting engagement of employees at all levels of our organizations.