BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 7, 2016) – Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Viewpoint Construction Software.

The live online event, “The Project Manager’s MBA, Part II,” will take place February 17, 2016, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.

Project managers spend years immersed in the technical subject matter related to their busy careers. However, learning critical business skills is often last on their to-do lists. The application of MBA-caliber business skills can create sustaining organizations and help realize long-term business goals.

As the second in a two-part webinar series, “The Project Manager’s MBA, Part II” illustrates how project leaders can implement fundamental MBA concepts in a project setting. Part II will explore methods to apply several fundamental business school practices for practical use in day-to-day construction operations. The webinar will cover the following vital business topics based on the core curriculum of the nation’s most prominent MBA programs:

  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Operations management

This free, live event will be presented by Gregg Schoppman, speaker and consultant with FMI, the leading provider of management consulting, investment banking and people development services for the construction industry. Schoppman specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. He also leads FMI’s project management consulting practice.

The one-hour live webinar event includes a 45-minute presentation by Schoppman, followed by a 15-minute live question and answer session.  Attendees will receive a bonus “Best Practice Guide: Project Manager's MBA, Part II” available for download after the webinar, compliments of Viewpoint Construction Software.

Click here to register today!