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LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Leadership is action, not position. - Donald H. McGann. Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Stephen Covey.

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LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

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  1. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

  2. Leadership is action, not position. - Donald H. McGann

  3. Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Stephen Covey

  4. The Role of the Leadership and Management Committee of the American Public Works Association

  5. The Committee’s Goal #1 The Leadership and Management Committee will provide direction and motivation to the membership to foster qualities of effective leadership and management within the profession responsible for development and administration of public works administration.

  6. The Strategy

  7. Conduct a member/non-member survey to determine what Core Competencies are essential for Public Works Leaders and Managers

  8. Develop a “Baker’s Dozen” list of Core Competencies for Public Works leaders • Prepare a brochure • Write an article for the APWA Reporter sharing insight into each competency

  9. Develop a “Baker’s Menu” list of Core Competencies for Public Works Managers • Prepare a brochure • Write an article for the APWA Reporter sharing insight into each competency.

  10. Provide a forum for discussion of the similarities or differences between a Leader and a Manager.

  11. Conduct education sessions at the APWA Congress which provide examples of good leadership and management by public works professionals

  12. Provide member-written articles for the Leadership issue of the APWA Reporter

  13. Provide guidance on the development of publications pertinent to the field of leadership and management by APWA

  14. The Committee’s Goal #2 To propose policy for the APWA Board, motivate and plan education and outreach activities within and beyond APWA.

  15. The Strategy

  16. To review, revise and create position statements related to leadership and management issues for the Association.

  17. The Committee's Goal #3 To support the development, in conjunction with the branding campaign, of a marketing program which will ensure an identifiable image of who and what APWA is and how best to deliver this message to the U.S. Congress and others.

  18. The Strategy To participate as active members in the Association's Strategic Planning process by providing constructive ideas for the governance and activities of APWA.

  19. How does the Committee impact your local chapter?

  20. Any way you want them to do so!

  21. By monitoring the Management infoNOW community, committee members assist in directing members to good resources in response to requests for information or assistance in leadership issues.

  22. By providing quarterly electronic listings to articles or publications on leadership and management topics which may be of value to our members.

  23. How can I serve on this National Committee?

  24. A call for nominations is announced on the APWA web site, www.apwa.net and through the APWA Reporter in late winter or early spring each year.

  25. Nomination of any APWA member can be made by: • Self-nomination • Nomination from a Chapter • Nomination from another APWA member • Nomination by an APWA Board member or Delegate

  26. What is required for participation? • Strong background as a Leader/Manager. • Ability to participate via a one-hour monthly conference call • Ability to participate in person at APWA Congress • Ability to participate at the Spring Combined Technical Committee meeting • Willingness to write articles and provide program ideas and sessions for Congress

  27. Is it necessary to be a public works director to serve?

  28. NO

  29. Current membership is composed of a Deputy City Manager, a Structural Engineering Manager for a consulting firm, a Public Works Director, a Director of Operations for a Leadership Institute, and two retired Public Works Directors with their own consulting firms.

  30. How can I know what the committee is currently doing?

  31. Check out the Leadership & Management pages on www.apwa.net under Technical Committees.

  32. Meeting Summaries are available from each month’s conference call

  33. Brochures are available to download for your personal use.

  34. A Committee roster, complete with contact information, is available to assist you in offering your comments or ideas.

  35. A leader is best when people barely know he exists, Not so good when people obey and acclaim him, Worse when they despise him… But a good leader is one who talks little, And when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, They will say of him, “We did it ourselves.” - Lao Tzu

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