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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has ramped up in all areas of concrete construction. Join Kim Spahn from the American Concrete Pipe Association, Brian Gallagher from Graycor and Chris Mason from Votorantim Cimentos for an informational chat on the challenges they are seeing in data collection as well as recommendations on the best methods to convey the results.

The concrete industry has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. In response to this goal, many industry organizations are tasked with getting their message related to decarbonization and sustainability to their customers, specifiers and employees. Transparency and recognition of goals and achievements are vital. Kimberly Kayler, president of AOE, discusses a variety of methods and materials that should be used to effectively communicate progress. Kimberly also shares how to identify key ways to communicate the steps your organization is taking, whether it’s in the form of a new product or innovative process, that will help your organization reach your sustainability goals.

The link between mindfulness and employee happiness has been proven time and time again. With most technical, scientific and engineering communities struggling to keep and retain talent, the link between workforce development and corporate mindfulness is huge. AOE President Kimberly Kayler sat down with Workforce Waves, a podcast that explores strategic and unique solutions to meet workforce needs, to discuss the topic of corporate mindfulness.

AOE President Kimberly Kayler taught a 90-minute in-person workshop at the 2021 World of Concrete on the topic of crisis management and communication. This webinar is a condensed version of that workshop, which includes crisis simulation activities you can bring back to your organization.

When used properly, charts and graphs are a very effective way to communicate data. However, simple missteps in design can muddle your data, weaken your message and confuse your audience. Avoid common mistakes by following these best practices to ensure that your message is heard—loud and clear! Taking just a few extra steps to ensure you’re following the rules of data visualization will help you create charts and graphs that are trustworthy, unambiguous and persuasive. In this 40-minute webinar, we discuss the fundamentals of communicating effectively with data for your next presentation.

Created by OpenAI, ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that burst onto the scene November 2022. The AI tool uses natural language processing algorithms and GPT-3 technology to create large amounts of content at a fraction of the cost and time it would take a human. In this AOE Digital University Webinar series, Janice Clines, AOE marketing manager, sits down with Vikki Sicaras, AOE account manager, and AOE clients Brian Gallagher, vice president of corporate development at Graycor, and John Glumb, senior managing director of operations at the American Concrete Institute (ACI), to discuss chatbot technology—specifically ChatGPT—and how they are using it.

Research has found that the average employee in corporate America today is stressed and preconditioned to multitasking, which has significant drawbacks to productivity despite our society’s obsession with the ability to multitask. However, those with a “mindfulness focus” tend to be more creative and focused. In this 30-minute webinar, participants will learn why Fortune 100 companies, Congress and many schools have integrated mindfulness training into their organizations. This workshop is key for helping professionals in the design and construction industry be more productive and happier.

Cybersecurity and public relations go hand in hand. The need for a crisis plan is essential for today’s cybersecurity teams. Recognizing the growing frequency of data breaches and other cybersecurity issues that quickly escalate to the crisis level, Kimberly Kayler, AOE president and Crisis Communication Practice Group leader, recently sat down with Jenna Fullenkamp, account executive with GuidePoint Security, to discuss this important topic.

When used properly, charts and graphs are a very effective way to communicate data. However, simple missteps in design can muddle your data, weaken your message and confuse your audience. Avoid common mistakes by following these best practices to ensure that your message is heard—loud and clear! Taking just a few extra steps to ensure you’re following the rules of data visualization will help you create charts and graphs that are trustworthy, unambiguous and persuasive. In this 15-minute presentation, we discuss the fundamentals of communicating effectively with data for your next presentation.

Google Analytics help measure your website's search traffic and performance. However, knowing the numbers is only half the battle. Without experimentation, direction and action, POWERFUL analytics become POWERLESS. By learning the basics of analytics, AdWords and other tools, you can take the next step in the digital data drive.