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Again, we see some echoes from
promoted into jobs for which they
some effort going forward. Next year’s
previous sessions, as well as echoes
have not been prepared or where
conference will include some sessions
regarding the current problems
the responsibilities are unfamiliar.
on this!
identified above (bike lanes, anyone?!).
This obviously raises the whole
Perhaps a key concern, especially
issue of succession planning and
The third area, the future and what it
among the younger attendees in
knowledge management. There are
will bring, raised its own concerns, as
the session, regarded the whole
other workplace issues that are also
expected, and the issues identified in
issue of succession planning and
of concern, and may reflect issues
the session are shown in Table 3.
career development. Some attendees
with a changing workforce. This is an
expressed concern that they may be
area where we obviously need to put
Table 2: Areas of Expected or Needed Change Need for specialized bike lane equipment Promotion into unfamiliar territory Stronger unions/softer employees Equipment needs/buy-in by stakeholders workers and ratepayers Low bidder issues Snow barrier at pedestrian ramps Level of Service Demands Adjusting to changes in deicing chemicals Succession planning gaps/imparting knowledge www.apwa.net
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