Join us for the 2nd Annual fast-paced learning session and breakfast! This event lets you explore four topics of interest from a total of eight options. Bring your questions and gain valuable industry insights from your peers. Each 20-minute roundtable "shop-talk" will be led by subject matter experts. 

Collab Lab Topics Feature Hard & Soft Skills Below:

Have you ever wondered what IREM is all about?  Why get a CPM, ARM, or ACoM certification? How do you fit in this association and what can it do for you?  Join Leslie Sinclair as she shares the opportunities in IREM and how the certification process can benefit you!

You’re a member of a management group and you’re in charge if things go sideways; what do you do?  Join Lillie Norton for guidance, tips, and tricks for property teams to succeed in a crisis!

In the commercial property management space, AI trends, smart technology, and access control are becoming essential topics of discussion as they reshape operations and tenant experiences. Keeping up with these trends is crucial for staying competitive in the commercial property market, but challenges like cost, security, and adaptation need to be addressed thoughtfully. Be sure to join Nicole Foster to learn how to use this new tech safely and effectively!

Engaged employees are enthusiastic, motivated, and take an active interest in their roles, which leads to higher levels of productivity, job satisfaction, and overall organizational success.  Are you an engaged employee?  Are your direct reports engaged?  Don’t miss this discussion with Alyssa Reidel, centered around achieving positive employee engagement through emotional commitment, effective leadership, and workplace culture.

Do you feel like you’re always running around with your hair on fire saying, “I haven’t gotten to that, yet!?”  Many Property Management professionals struggle to effectively prioritize time and tasks which can lead to additional stress and ineffective job performance.  Come learn from to industry expert Philip Schneidau how to achieve better time management through prioritization, planning, and discipline.

Building career confidence and becoming a change maker often involves a combination of mindset shifts, practical skills, and consistent effort.  Kaci Hancock will be sharing her advice on how to identify your strengths, embrace growth, master communication, and so much more!

Property management teams have unique responsibilities that require both business etiquette and strong interpersonal skills.  These teams must be able to tailor communication and interactions to many different types of tenants and clients, and sometimes even navigate international relationships.  Join Lauren Crenshaw for a discussion revolving around professional behavior with clients, vendors, and peers, managing conflict gracefully, table manners, hosting, gifting, and receiving.

Property management can be a stressful profession due to the constant demands from tenants, property owners, and maintenance needs. Prioritizing self-care and healthy habits as a property management professional is crucial to prevent burnout and maintain work-life balance.  As an experienced property manager with constant demands for her time, Jenni shares with us her best practices for not only surviving your job, but thriving in your career! 

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This event welcomes IREM members, IREM Industry Partners, and non-member property management professionals. Outside vendors are not allowed to attend. Non-member vendors or individuals who are not property management professionals, if registered, will only be eligible for a 50% refund. This policy is in place to cover administrative and reversal transaction fees.