Business Webinars

Join us for an in-depth webinar to explore the latest tools and practical strategies for compliance with the EUDR. Tailored for organisations and businesses in Estonia, the event will focus on how FSC and PEFC systems can support businesses in Estonia in meeting the EUDR requirements, with expert insights from key stakeholders and industry leaders.As the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes into effect on 30 December 2024, organisations must be ready to meet its stringent demands. The regulation applies to companies placing specific commodities and products on or exporting them from the EU market.Operators, responsible for placing products on the EU market for the first time, must submit a due diligence statement confirming the legality of their goods. Although traders are not required to submit these statements, they remain responsible for ensuring the compliance of the products they commercialise.The EUDR targets seven key commodities, including timber, rubber, soy, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and cattle, requiring proof that these products are deforestation-free and legally harvested.Both the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) have introduced their approach and tools to support organisations to meet the EUDR requirements. The FSC Regulatory Module offers a framework for due diligence, risk mitigation, and traceability, ensuring alignment with EUDR regulations. Similarly, the PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) provides PEFC-certified organisations with step-by-step guidance to meet EUDR requirements through traceability and risk assessment measures.This webinar will cover both systems in detail, offering a practical guide for Estonian organisations aiming to comply with EUDR. Participants will learn how to gather supply chain data, conduct risk assessments, and ensure traceability.In addition, a representative from Estonia’s Climate Ministry will provide an up-to-date overview of EUDR and demonstrate relevant databases to support compliance.PresentersKersti Kuum, Preferred by Nature, Supply Chain SpecialistEveli Pind, Preferred by Nature, Senior System Specialist, Supply ChainsRauno Reinberg, Ministry of Climate, Forest Department AdviserHando Hain, Director, Strategy and Innovations  Who should attend?This webinar is designed for Estonian organisations involved in commodity import and processing, particularly those in the timber sector.It is also relevant to companies that are certified under FSC or PEFC, or those seeking certification. Additionally, stakeholders from the forestry sector or supply chains impacted by the EUDR will benefit from the insights shared during the event.How to registerWe invite interested parties to join us on 17 October 2024 from 10.00 – 16.00 (GMT+3). The registration fee is EUR 125 (+ tax) per person. Please complete the registration form below by 16 October 2024 to secure your place.This webinar is part of Preferred by Nature’s ongoing efforts to support EUDR implementation globally and transition towards sustainability in agricultural and forestry supply chains.

Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) Talent Services is a recruitment offering that goes beyond placing talented candidates with Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) members. It addresses your need for long-term and sustainable workforce development in the geospatial profession, which is facing severe skills shortages.ASA differs from traditional recruitment as they focus on professionally and personally developing young neurodivergent adults, providing comprehensive on-the-job training on real-world projects to prepare them for success with your organisation.This includes ensuring a smooth employment transition with ongoing support for candidates and inclusive partners, such as the Department of Resources (Queensland) and Acciona Engineering and Design. This enables ASA and our partner clients to secure needed talent and create enormous social impact, as this position is backfilled with junior neurodivergent staff, who face a 34% unemployment rate in Australia. Presenters: Samantha Garbutt, Chief People Officer, Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA); Stephen de Groot, Data Analyst, ASA; Tiarna Templeton, Data Analyst, ASA.

The artificial intelligence/big data revolution is touching every corner of the printing industry, creating historic opportunities for the prepared and existential threats for the unprepared. This webinar will cover AI and big data fundamentals, how the two complement each other, and why they are revolutionary. The AI experiences, advances, setbacks, and lessons learned by printing executives surveyed by NAPCO Research and PRINTING United Alliance will also be summarized.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:AI capabilities by major business function, including sales, customer service, HR, operations, forecasting, risk management, cybersecurity.Where printing companies are currently applying AI and the applications they are using.Getting AI right.Common AI mistakes.Resources for developing and executing an effect AI plan.WHO'S THIS FOR: Anyone interested in practical business applications, including company owners, executives, department directors, managers, supervisors, etc.Presenter: Andy Paparozzi - Chief Economist, PRINTING United Alliance.

This webinar will explore the various elements of export control diversion risk that companies face, with exporters and service providers around the world subject to potential U.S. government scrutiny and enforcement. In particular, the webinar will cover the scope of U.S. export control jurisdiction over U.S.-origin and even many non-U.S.-origin items; particular risks associated with exports of “common high priority list” items such as integrated circuits, electronics and related test and production equipment, mechanical components, and machine tools; particular risks presented by exports of certain items to Russia and China; U.S. government guidance and best practices regarding how to manage export diversion issues; and U.S. government enforcement risk.Speaker: Anthony Rapa - Partner and Co-Chair, International Trade Group, Blank Rome LLP.

Expanding demand and supply chain disruptions have pushed critical electrical equipment into shortage, driving up prices and lengthening lead times. These challenges are delaying projects across the electric transmission and distribution industry, with no immediate relief in sight.Our new multi-client study, Making the connection: meeting the electric T&D supply chain challenge, explores these issues, examining the underlying drivers of demand, supply constraints and future trends.Take a deep dive into the supply chain challenge In this complimentary, one-hour webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts and external guests will provide an overview of what is driving demand for transformers, switchgear, cables and other electrical T&D equipment – and the factors behind the longer delivery lead times causing project delays.Speakers will also share their views on the impact of these bottlenecks on renewable deployment, large loads – such as data centers and manufacturing – and the cost to consumers. To wrap up, the Wood Mackenzie team will share insight into our fascinating new multiclient study.Speakers: Xizhou Zhou - Executive Vice President, Head of Power and Renewables, Wood Mackenzie; Devin Thomas - Vice President, Supply Chain Data & Analytics, Wood Mackenzie; Justin Badlam - Senior Advisor, US Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC); Teddy Muhlfelder - Vice President of Renewables Americas, Equinor.

A focused talk around the data components in Simpro and how it can improve your business operations. This will focus on three key areas; Creating efficiencies in your business by cutting through data noise, clarification and data integrity, and the growth and development of your business using data to drive decision-making.All attendees will receive a CPD certificate.Please note by registering you agree to be contacted by the organiser (Western Business Media Ltd) and the event sponsor.If you have any issues registering contact us on marketing@westernbusiness.media or call on 01342 314 300.Presenters: Brian Sims - Editor, Western Business Media; Benjamin Obeid Finley - Principal Solutions Consultant, SIMPRO.

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted in 2017, several of the provisions were set to sunset in 2025 (or before). These expiring provisions will impact both individual taxpayers and businesses. As a result, Congress is likely to consider significant tax legislation next year.Learn the scope of potential legislation under various election results including how Congress may attempt to modify or eliminate certain tax exclusions, deductions, or credits to raise revenue.Speaker: Nick Sutter, Associate Attorney at Steptoe LLP.

Top teams affect performance: Organizations led by highly effective executive teams achieve three times the average revenue growth, profitability, and total shareholder return.Join our leadership experts for an exclusive webinar to discover the learnable and applicable collective behaviors that directly contribute to such high levels of effectiveness on senior leadership teams. Additionally, we'll explore practical approaches that these teams can adopt to improve how they work together and foster an organization-wide culture centered around teaming and collaboration.There will be an opportunity for Q&A.Presenters: Gregory LeStage - Partner, Executive Coach, and Team Effectiveness Expert, Bain & Company; Sara Nilsson DeHanas - Partner and Executive Coach, Bain & Company; Pete Gerend - Partner and Executive Coach, Bain & Company.

Do you use Excel to create pivot tables, perform T-tests, regression, and charts? Are you sick of drowning in broken formulas and anxiously searching for meaning amongst thousands of numbers?In this webinar you will learnTAKE A BREATH.It's time to (ex)celerate out of this messEasier to use than SPSS. Sexier than PowerPoint. More flexible than Excel. Online and interactive. Jump into the future of market research with Displayr.Tackle survey data like never beforeSave so much time and effort with automation (good-bye headache inducing spreadsheets!)Achieve a 0% error rateOpen a world of new possibilities with advanced stat testing and data vizAll of this with one complete, tool. Discover the world beyond Excel.

Addressing the feelings of others in the workplace can be a terrifying proposition. For many leaders, asking what lies behind the actions and reactions of their people is akin to opening Pandora’s box. They don’t want to find out what’s lurking inside. Many managers don’t know how to deal with — and they fear — their employees’ emotions.Leaders of these organizations have good reason to be scared. After all, few of us know how to handle emotions (let alone handle them at work). Many of us have not learned how to tend to our feelings and those of others. So isn’t it better to sweep all those pesky emotions under the rug and carry on as if they don’t exist? The answer is an unequivocal no!Instead of spending time and money dealing with inappropriate behaviors and disrespectful communications stemming from emotional issues in your workplace, address those issues directly by dealing with your feelings and the feelings of your people head-on.In this session, you will learn the emotional skills and mental strategies needed to be stronger and more intelligent than your feelings and help others learn to explore their emotions. Emotions should not be feared but celebrated. A wealth of amazing possibilities are available if we learn to harness the superpower of our feelings.Learning ObjectivesDiscover the systemic problems with ignoring emotions in the workplaceLearn why emotions matter and reduce the fear of tending to them at workIdentify the emotional skills and mental strategies to be stronger than your feelingsGain a deeper awareness of your emotional makeup and how that helps and hurts your leadership effectivenessSpeaker: Carolyn Stern - President, El Experience.