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PCW04 AWWA MANUAL M5 — WATER UTILITY MANAGEMENT :

WHAT YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW

8:00 a . m .– Noon Room : A11 Moderator : Douglas Spiers

Imagine hiring on to a new water utility or being promoted to a new position with additional responsibilities . Are you wondering what you would do ? The updated AWWA M5 Manual , Water Utility Management , is designed as a go-to reference to help managers achieve the utility ’ s most critical objectives . This workshop focuses on what is current and essential for today ’ s utility managers to know .

PCW05 ACHIEVING VALUE FROM AN ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 1:00 – 5:00 p . m . Room : A11 Moderator : Celine Hyer

Few utilities are effectively measuring and communicating the value of their asset management efforts . This workshop will walk the audience through the development of an effective ( i . e ., realistic and aligned with organization goals ) asset management value tracking framework . The workshop will focus on practical implementation factors , including data , organization , and change management .

PCW06 MOVE THE DIAL ON YOUR UTILITY ’ S DEI PROGRAM 8:00 a . m .– Noon Room : A6 Moderators : Chi Ho Sham , Margaret Vaulman

Join utility leaders for a half-day workshop to learn how to adapt and implement strategies to improve diversity , equity , and inclusion at your utility , regardless of size . Problem-solving scenarios and case study work will empower you to make changes at your utility , resulting in a more resilient workforce .

PCW07 DEMYSTIFYING ONE WATER 1:00 – 5:00 p . m . Room : A6 Moderator : Esteban Azagra

The water industry is forging ahead , defining and imbedding One Water concepts . However , the meaning of One Water remains blurry to some as we increase the stakeholders involved . What is One Water ? What is the reach and what does it mean to a utility ? This workshop is a unique opportunity to get answers to those questions and learn how the One Water lens can be applied to help address industry needs . www . awwa . org 15