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Becoming a Master Leader – The Myron Calkins Excellence in Leadership Series

Titles or positions may designate people as “leaders," but that doesn’t mean that they can lead. Leadership is an art. Join this exploration of the traits people look for in their leaders. You’ll discover the importance of optimism and the difference between leadership and management. 

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Designing and Constructing ADA-Compliant Curb Ramps

Perpendicular ramps, parallel ramps, blended transitions. It’s all just terminology, right? Wrong! There are specific ADA requirements for each type of curb ramp. Waivers currently allowed, will not be available in the new Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee (PROWAAC) Guidelines. 

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Sacramento’s Water Loss Program Evaluation and Strategy to Control Leakage in a Cost Effective Manne

Explore how the City of Sacramento developed a water loss program evaluation and strategy to reduce costs for water treatment and delivery, offset the need to construct water production capacity for the future, and identify and control leakage. 

 

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Assessing Vulnerabilities of Infrastructure to Climate Change

Sponsored by APWA’s Center for Sustainability It is time to shift our approach for infrastructure security and resilience from the reactionary, cope-and-recover methods to a plan-and-prepare strategy. Discover how you can use the ISI Envision Rating System as a tool to help decision makers understand existing infrastructure vulnerabilities and to create a more climate-resilient community.

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Alternative Strategies for Funding Fleets and Fleet Replacement

Sponsored by APWA’s Fleet Services Committee Join this in-depth discussion and open forum about alternative funding strategies for developing a sustainable fleet management and replacement program that reduces life-cycle costs, complies with emissions standards, and lessens environmental impacts. 

 

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Evaluating Project Risks to Improve Performance, Avoid Surprises and Keep Your Elected Officials Hap

King County uses a risk assessment tool that improves transparency and accountability by gathering and presenting project information in a standard format. Examine the risk factors that are measured by the scorecard tool and how these results are used. 

 

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Modifying Operations and Facilities to Accommodate AFVs in Public Works Fleets.

This session will address implementing alt fuel vehicles (AFVs) in public works fleets including evaluation of AFV availability and applicability, fuel station development and O&M options, maintenance facility modification requirements, and potential adjustments to operational practices.

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Tools to Motivate Your Millenials From the Millenials Perspective

Examine survey data from public works professionals about each generation and the management practices that are most effective for each. Hear from two millennials about what motivates their generation and how best to use the skillsets and values they bring to the workplace. 

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Using Technology to Its Fullest Potential

Using iPads, the City of Lenexa, Kansas, is enhancing the productivity of staff at all levels. Field staff view, create, and close out work orders on-site. A traffic signal app identifies and documents issues. Street crews use Omnicast to observe street conditions during snow and ice events. iPads cost less than laptops and are more functional in the field. 

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Certified Silver or Gold – How to Navigate the Waters of Sustainability Certification Programs

Sponsored by APWA's Center for Sustainability There are so many sustainability rating systems out there now. Expert speakers will provide a third-party perspective on the best way to incorporate each of the rating systems into everyday operations and projects. From LEED to Envision, to Green Roads and the STAR Community Index, they will provide a thorough assessment of how each system is best applied. 

 

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