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Post-Conference Workshops: Thursday, April 24th, 2008 |
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Workshop A: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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Change Management Strategies For Municipalities: Asset Management Planning With Enhanced Cooperation And Information Sharing |
| As municipalities get closer to determining the infrastructure gap based on assessment, valuation, and costs of their tangible capital assets, it is essential to develop strategically to manage the associated organizational changes with information sharing, cooperation and collaboration. An integrated change management and organizational development plan will ensure that a municipality will progress effectively and efficiently. |
- Align people and departments proactively
- Implement the plan with clearly defined goals and vision
- Ensure continuity every step of the way
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| Brenda Barker-Scott, Chair, Organizational Development Program Series, Industrial Relations Centre, Queen’s University |
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Workshop B: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Best Practices In Implementing Life Cycle Based Asset Management Programs |
Based on extensive research, experience, and collaboration, this practical workshop will help you to apply best practices to your life cycle Asset Management program. The methodology for municipal use was determined through participation with the NRC – Municipal Infrastructure Investment Planning project. The workshop will help to establish a comprehensive framework incorporating: |
- Acquisition, operation, maintenance, renewal, & disposal costs
- Considerations for user cost
- Data capture, analysis and systems integration
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| This practical workshop will ultimately give you the tools to determine a sustainability index for your infrastructure. |
| Sam Sidawi, Senior Consultant, Wardrop Engineering Inc., and Director and Chair of Advocacy Committee
Ontario Public Works Association |
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