It is essential that public works professionals have a good working relationship with the agency’s financial officer. To have an effective relationship, public works professionals need to understand how to communicate with financial officers and communicate public works needs and priorities in a manner that helps financial officers partner with the department to meet mutual goals. This session will help public works professionals understand the financial officer’s perspective and priorities, develop strategies to effectively communicate public works financial needs, and create a partnership dynamic with their agency’s financial officer. After this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify the priorities of agency financial officers.
• Discuss public works’ financial needs in a compelling manner.
• Create a partnership relationship with agency financial officers.

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Kyle Wedberg

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