Patrick Hartman
General ManagerTechnology Design AssociatesPatrick is a 31-year veteran of the Audio/Video and Systems Integration industry. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the business including project management, business development, design, engineering, and installation, and cuts across all sectors - residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional. Patrick’s trademark level of customer service is reflected in his extensive list of repeat customers and referrals. Regardless of the size or complexity of the project (his resume of past projects ranges from $10K to $3M), Patrick has demonstrated that he brings the highest level of competence and customer-oriented passion to his trade. Patrick is currently the General Manager for Technology Design Associates in Reno, Nevada.
Completing a Project: The Last 5%
One of the biggest problems most companies encounter is finishing projects on time. Projects linger on for many reasons. Often, new projects start bef…One of the biggest problems most companies encounter is finishing projects on time. Projects linger on for many reasons. Often, new projects start before others finish resulting in resource conflicts. How does the residential electronic systems indus…One of the biggest problems most companies encounter is finishing projects on time. Projects linger on for many reasons. Often, new projects start before others finish resulting in resource conflicts. How does the residential electronic systems industry define “done?” How do dealers handle issues associated with late or discontinued products? What procedures are other contractors using to actually finish? What are the control issues standing in t…One of the biggest problems most companies encounter is finishing projects on time. Projects linger on for many reasons. Often, new projects start before others finish resulting in resource conflicts. How does the residential electronic systems industry define “done?” How do dealers handle issues associated with late or discontinued products? What procedures are other contractors using to actually finish? What are the control issues standing in the way? This course discusses common problems with completing projects and discusses techniques used to overcome them. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: • Clearly state the goal of a project and how the completion of the goal (scope) will be defined • Clearly define all deliverables and the sign-off criteria for the completion of a project • Identify factors at each stage of a project that will help/hinder completion • Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the completion of milestones and deliverables • Create completion checklists and other documentation that will improve the timely and in-budget completion of all projectsShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Mastering the Mayhem: Smart Project Management for Integration Pros.
If every day on the job site feels like a new adventure in missed deliveries, shifting deadlines, and last-minute curveballs—you’re not imagining it. …If every day on the job site feels like a new adventure in missed deliveries, shifting deadlines, and last-minute curveballs—you’re not imagining it. But with the right systems and strategies, you can take control and lead projects that run smoother,…If every day on the job site feels like a new adventure in missed deliveries, shifting deadlines, and last-minute curveballs—you’re not imagining it. But with the right systems and strategies, you can take control and lead projects that run smoother, faster, and with a lot less stress. In this session, we’ll dig into real-world challenges, such as coordinating teams, handling product delays, managing client expectations, and keeping jobs …If every day on the job site feels like a new adventure in missed deliveries, shifting deadlines, and last-minute curveballs—you’re not imagining it. But with the right systems and strategies, you can take control and lead projects that run smoother, faster, and with a lot less stress. In this session, we’ll dig into real-world challenges, such as coordinating teams, handling product delays, managing client expectations, and keeping jobs on track when everything feels like it’s changing by the hour. Come ready to swap stories, troubleshoot common issues, and leave with practical tools you can actually put to work. Whether you’re running one job or juggling several, you’ll walk away with smart, field-tested ways to manage the chaos—and still deliver top-quality results.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More