Is your jurisdiction growing faster than your workforce? Is your team feeling like there is too much to do in too little time? Are your priorities clear and easy to understand? Are your priorities visible and ready to point to at a moment’s notice? There’s a chance that you may have answered, “No,” and if so, this may be the breakout session for you! The City of Lake Stevens was also in this place not long ago and would like to share its journey, lessons learned, and tips for bringing focus and long-term success to your team. In this session, you will hear from the city’s mayor, public works director, and public works analyst about: Overcoming technical challenges and bringing people along with “the people side of change” while implementing an asset management system, and . . . Working through APWA accreditation, while . . . Transforming the culture from a negative one to working through a cultural change with empowerment, and also . . . Getting clear on what’s most important to the organization through strategic planning at the public works department level and the city-wide level. Accredited Agency: Lake Stevens, WA, Public Works Department “After this session, participants will be better able to:
• Apply change management best practices and help employees at all levels transition to the “new way” of operating.
• Apply P-D-C-A to get across the accreditation finish line (and keep teams energized while doing it!).
• Describe to teams and leaders how strategic planning can reduce fires and help you get more done with less.”
Contributor/Source
Aaron Halverson-Public Works Director, Anya Warrington-Human Resources Director, Brett Gailey-Mayor, Lori Erickson-Public Works Analyst
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Introductory
Focuses on a general or broad overview of the topic, awareness of basic factual recall. Limited experience of the subject matter is necessary to understand content areas.
Applied
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CLL
Click, Listen & Learn (CLL) are interactive educational webinars. Each program is led by top experts in the field who share new ideas, methods, and technologies in a fast-paced two-hour time frame. These programs are available free to APWA members. CLL programs are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Primer
Primers are used to educate policymakers about public works roles and responsibilities in public rights of way, the impact of federal workforce development policies on the industry and workforce, and the importance of resilient infrastructure.
Public Works Radio Podcast
Public Works Radio is the official podcast of the American Public Works Association (APWA), bringing the stories behind our communities to life. This podcast shines a spotlight on the people and projects that keep our cities running—humanizing the work and the professionals who make it happen. Each episode dives into a wide range of topics designed to educate and inspire, making public works more visible to everyone.
PWX
PWX session recordings cover a wide variety of topics, including integrating modes of transportation, traffic and transit, construction management, emergency management, engineering and technology, fleet and facilities, management, parks and grounds, snow and ice control, and stormwater/flood control, as well as solid waste, roads and bridges and water/wastewater. PWX sessions are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Reporter Articles
APWA Reporter articles are written by public works practitioners on subjects such as solid waste management, water resources, municipal engineering, transportation, equipment services, buildings and grounds, snow removal, and other public works-related topics.
Snow
The Snow Conference session recordings feature public works professionals sharing the latest best practices in managing winter/snow operations more successfully, taking advantage of emerging technologies, understanding and preparing for the challenges ahead, and providing better service to their communities. Snow sessions are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Tech Boxes
A tech box is a PDF take-away that provides information in lists, steps, or defined areas specifically focused on trending technologies.
Virtual Program
Virtual programs are live, interactive educational programs led by top experts in the field who provide timely information or address trending topics within an area. Programs often conclude with an open forum for Q&A.