Agenda

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Donna Friis, P.E., DBIA, F.SEI, F.ASCE, and Nila Abubakar, P.E.

Focus Areas

  • Technical skills
  • Workplace intelligence
  • Effective leadership

Short-Term Planning Through Healthy Habits

  • How habits drive intentional growth
    • The role of daily habits in long-term success
    • Each habit connects to:
      • Technical excellence
      • Workplace intelligence
      • Leadership effectiveness

Core Habits for Professional Growth: Navigating People, Culture, and Impact at Work

  • Thinking beyond your role
    • Understand how your work impacts the broader organization
  • Respecting different perspectives
    • Valuing diversity of thought
  • Building relationships intentionally
    • Networking with purpose to strengthen collaboration and influence
  • Understanding workplace norms and culture
    • Observe before changing or challenging processes
  • Supporting teammates openly
    • Celebrate wins and help others succeed
  • Showing respect at every level
    • Titles do not define value
  • Accountability and ownership
  • Holding yourself to high standards
    • Owning mistakes and sharing lessons learned
  • Professional reliability
    • Being on time and prepared
    • Following through on commitments
    • Managing time and priorities effectively
  • Clear and professional communication
    • Being concise, respectful, and purposeful
    • Proactively communicating progress
    • Using calendars and updates effectively
  • Listening and curiosity
    • Asking thoughtful questions
    • Listening more than speaking
  • Staying solution-focused: Bringing ideas, not just problems
  • Emotional intelligence and growth mindset
    • Accepting feedback without defensiveness
    • Managing emotions under pressure
    • Staying calm during conflict
    • Being teachable and open to learning

 

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Credits

Engineers
2.0 PDHs*

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers in most states that allow this learning method. *This course is not approved in New York; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

Speakers

Nila Abubakar, P.E.

Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group, in Atlanta, GA

Ms. Abubakar is a Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group, where she leads teams specializing in forensic engineering, building enclosure, and structural assessments. Her work focuses on evaluating damage mechanisms, developing repair and resilience strategies, and advising insurers, adjusters, and property owners following major natural disasters. With a background that bridges structural engineering and insurance consulting, Ms. Abubakar has overseen investigations related to earthquake, wind, flood, and fire events, including multi-site loss assessments and large-scale catastrophe response efforts. She also serves as immediate past Chair of a Committee governing Structures Maintenance & Construction, advancing best practices for infrastructure resilience.

Donna Friis, P.E., DBIA, F.SEI, F.ASCE

Principal and Senior Project Manager in the Diagnostics Group of Walter P Moore, in Orlando, FL

Ms. Friis is a Principal and Senior Project Manager in the Diagnostics Group of Walter P Moore with 28 years of experience in structural engineering, forensic investigations, and litigation support. She brings deep expertise in structural systems, construction administration, and building envelope performance, including waterproofing and water intrusion mitigation. Over the past eight years, Ms. Friis’ practice has centered on forensic engineering, evaluating construction defects and weather-related damage, performing detailed cause-and-origin analyses, and developing practical, defensible repair recommendations. Her comprehensive understanding of construction materials, field practices, and governing codes positions her as a trusted technical advisor to attorneys and insurers managing complex construction-related claims.