Saturday, May 17, 2008

Leadership Skills Training

Training on Leadership Skills

Sponsored by: APWA's Northwest Public Works Institute

When: June 17-20, 2008, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave NW, Issaquah

Registration Fee (includes lunches and course materials): $480.00

For more information and to register, visit APWA’s website.

Instructors include: John Ostrowski (JOMC), Pete Butkus (Deputy City Manager, Smmamish), Brian Ziegler (Public Works Director, Pierce County, Richard Warren (Retired Public Works Consultant).

Course Description: This class consists of lecture, case studies and exercises covering the following topics:

  • Overview of the Public Works Process
  • Career Self Assessment
  • People Skills and Personalities
  • Council Relations
  • Citizen Relations
  • Creativity
  • Employee Relations
  • Dealing with Regulatory Agencies
  • Dealing with the Media
  • Performance Management
  • Asset Management
  • Financial Management
  • Understanding Business
  • Planning Skills
  • Project Management
  • Managing Consultants
  • Excellence in Public Works Panel

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