equip magazine | Edition 5

EDUCATION

Hardscape Workshop 2: Walk on The Block That I Stumbled On Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: East Hall Rooms 3 & 4 Speakers: Phil Bahler Phil Bahler, a hardscaper of 40 years, and founder of Pave Tool Innovators will share his experiences of what did, and did not, make him successful in a grueling, pain-filled industry. As an inventor of over 85 products for the Hardscape industry, he will share how implementing equipment, tools, and systems will alleviate pain and increase profitability.

Psychological Safety: The Key to Individual, Team, and Organizational Success Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: C203 Speaker: Don Rheem Psychological safety, the foundation for open communication and risk-taking without fear of negative consequences, is crucial for high-performing teams. Its benefits are extensive, fostering employee engagement and creativity and reducing turnover rates. In this dynamic session, Don will share insights on aligning workplace practices with the brain’s innate needs for safety, significantly improving employee behavior and organizational success. Utilizing global survey data and lessons from his extensive experience, he will showcase the profound impact of psychological safety on employee engagement and provide practical, actionable strategies to cultivate a thriving workplace culture. Attendees will leave this session equipped with the knowledge and tools to transform their organizational culture, creating a foundation for innovation, productivity, and exceeding employee expectations. Join us to embark on a journey towards a workplace where psychological safety is not just a concept, but a living, breathing reality driving your organization’s success.

Leveraging a Strong Brand to Attract and Retain Employees and Customers Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: C108 Track: Team Development Your customers might not judge a book by its cover, but they might judge your company based on your trucks. In this discussion the panel talks about the power of good branding and the many ways a strong marketing plan can strengthen a company. Just how important is it for your employees to feel empowered when they put on the company logo?

PROVIDED BY EQUIP EXPOSITION, HARDSCAPE NORTH AMERICA

Plug In Outdoor Lighting to Your Business Offerings Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: C106 Track: New Business Opportunities Landscape lighting has seen a real boom over the past two years so you may ask yourself why you haven’t added that to your company’s services. Or maybe you’ve taken the plunge but are still new to the lighting business and have questions. Hear from landscape lighting experts about why it’s beneficial to offer lighting to your customers, how to get started, common mistakes to avoid and the steps you should take to ensure you’re starting out on the right foot.

PROVIDED BY LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

PROVIDED BY EQUIP EXPOSITION

Getting Airspace Approval and Unlocks Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: West Wing Track: Technology

Learn how to unlock your drone and get authorization to fly anywhere to perform your task efficiently and effectively.

PROVIDED BY ASSOCIATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS

72 / equip / Issue 5

www.equipexposition.com

Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator