Description: Strategic Plans are vital to the long-term sustainability and success of any organization. Water and wastewater utilities need actionable strategic plans that identify their goals, define opportunities and assess risk to maintain and improve performance in the face of an uncertain future. An important aspect of your utility’s strategy is your ability to recruit and keep experienced staff. In addition to understanding your utility’s strategic vision, this workshop will focus on succession planning, operator recruitment, and staff retention strategies. We will discuss links between workforce development, system sustainability, and long-term planning.

Trainers: Sarah Diefendorf, Director, Environmental Finance Center West; and Khristopher Dodson, Director, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center

CEUs: Approved for 5.5 TCHs for water and wastewater operators.

Questions? Contact smallsystems@syr.edu

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people
• Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

Questions? Contact smallsystems@syr.edu.

*Free Parking available on-site

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