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Now We Are Here: How Arapahoe County’s Public Works Improved Its Organization One Employee at a Time
Date
August 29, 2017
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The 2017 PWX has it all - from education sessions to an exhibit floor full of excited vendors who can't wait to show you the latest solutions your community's been looking for. Make plans today to join your peers in Orlando for the “Best Show in Public Works” August 27-30…
Arapahoe County recognized that the true value and strength of the public works department was its employees and their commitment to the community. To support employees, they embarked on a multi-prong approach to further empower employees, improve employee engagement, brand the public works image, embrace new technologies, and advance leadership and employee growth through training.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate various methods for creating strong employee engagement and performance.
- Discuss the types of soft skill development needed by management and supervisors to better interact with and motivate employees.
- Explore how challenges can, in the end, make their organizations excel and incorporate changes.
Speakers
Director, Public Works and Development, Arapahoe County
Bryan D. Weimer, PWLF
Transportation Division Manager, Arapahoe County Public Works
Communication Services Specialist II - Public Works, Arapahoe County
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