AIA Panel Watch Party
5:00PM - 7:00PM | December 7th
In case you missed it, join us to watch IAWIA’s AIA Iowa Convention Panel Workshop, snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Panelists:
Amy Fetters, McGough Construction
Kelly Altes, IMEG Corporation
Laura Kessel, RDG Planning & Design
Mindy Aust, AIA, MA Architecture.
Moderated by:
Kari L. Boyens, IMEG Corporation
BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES: FUTURE OF THE WORKPLACE
Empowering Women
• Where are all the women going? The number of women architects that leave the profession is staggering.
• Is there still a gender gap?
• How are firms addressing inclusion and equity in 2021?
• What have we learned from the Covid pandemic that will carry us forward in a positive way?
• How are firms addressing mental health with employees?
• What advice do you have for someone experiencing burnout or work/life balance issues?
• What advice would be given to help mentor/guide others into a
leadership position?
• What advice can be given to those with an entrepreneurial spirit and want to start their own firm?
• Plus other topics depending on the direction the audience would like to take the discussion.
By attending this workshop participants will be able to: Attendees will learn about the programs that firms are using to support their employees from a mental health perspective. Attendees will learn some tips & tricks to help prevent burnout and restore work/life balance in the workplace. Attendees will hear about how conversations addressing inclusion and equity in the workplace have evolved over the last 10 years. Attendees will take away lessons learned from prominent women leaders in the AEC Industry.