Agenda

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Wednesday, June 24, 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

  • Running faster in the wrong direction doesn’t help
  • Developing strong technical skills
  • Workplace intelligence
  • Effective leadership

Long-Term Planning: Knowing Where You’re Going

  • What is a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and why it matters
  • The value of intentional growth
  • How PDPs accelerate professional and personal success
  • Connection to:
    • Technical skill development
    • Workplace intelligence
    • Leadership growth

Assessing Where You Are Today

  • Overview of the PDP process
  • Key reflection questions:
    • What do you want from your life and work?
    • What do you aspire to achieve?
    • What are your greatest strengths?
    • Where are your skill, knowledge, or behavior gaps?
    • What resources or support will you need?

Gathering Relevant Data

  • Stakeholder conversations and targeted feedback
  • Personality and leadership assessments (e.g., MBTI)
  • Understanding:
    • Core strengths and capabilities
    • Current role and career context
    • External trends and organizational environment

Short-Term Planning: Turning Goals into Action

  • Defining aspirations and goals
  • Translating long-term goals into short-term actions
  • Example: Pathway to obtaining a PE license
  • Revisit key reflection questions with a near-term lens
  • Creating SMART goals and check-ins
  • What makes a goal truly SMART

Interactive Exercise: Identify the Stronger Goal

  • Identifying strategies and resources
  • Leveraging strengths intentionally
  • Addressing gaps that could hinder progress
  • Tools, experiences, and resources needed
  • Writing and maintaining your PDP
  • Documenting your plan
  • Revisiting and revising goals regularly

 

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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 verify 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.

Webinar Price: $119.00

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