Innovation & Culture are Driving Industry Transformation

Overview

Thursday |

Westin Waltham

70 Third Avenue

Waltham, MA 02451

Overview

For many legacy industries, culture change is the biggest challenge of digital transformation. How can companies, associations, and unions working in sectors in the midst of this foundational shift become more agile and innovative without alienating their best employees or wrecking the best of their existing practices? This presentation will explore these topics together and highlight technologies and innovations that could potentially disrupt our legacy industries.

  • We will share stories of how other professions have been impacted and look to learn from their successes and failures.
  • Explore how culture can be both an enabler and a barrier to innovation in construction
  • Learn how to implement transformative technologies and processes while maintaining the strengths of existing practices and ensuring employee buy-in
  • Review real-world examples from other industries to better inform their own transformation strategies

Instructor

Jeff SampleStrategist, The Ironman of IT

Jeff Sample has devoted the past 20+ years to transforming companies. Jeff optimizes companies throughout the construction industry by designing solutions, developing strategic advantages, and breaking down information silos. His passion for outdoor adventure and Ironman competitions garnered him the moniker “The Ironman of IT.” Jeff promotes collaboration and the transformation of preconstruction to help project teams reach their potential. His depth of IT experience in various industries and his passion for continuous improvement has made Jeff a popular speaker and vocal thought leader in construction, spending much of his time educating on multiple topics to better the industry as a whole.

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