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THU06 Workforce Development , Planning and Management : Maturation

10:30 a . m .– Noon ROOM : A2 + A3 Moderator : Rhonda Harris

Where did my drafting table go ? Changes in how the water utility does business spark creative discussion on the workforce of tomorrow . Solutions and opportunities may be in a Late-Night Top Ten list or with changes at the

top or in finding a great resource in our Veterans .

10:30 Findings From The Leadership Transition of A 30-Year General Manager David Burton , Waggoner Engineering , Inc .

11:00 Top 10 Water Utility & Engineering Changes Since 1980 & Top Ten Likely Changes in Next 30 Years Randy McIntyre , Garver

11:30 VETs in Water & AB1588 Jose Martinez , Otay Water District

THU07 Strategic Planning — Digital Edition

10:30 a . m .– Noon ROOM : A4 + A5 Moderator : Ryan Nagel

Digital transformation and reporting provide a robust and dynamic environment

that enables creation of flexible dashboards and reports that provide a wealth of information at-a-glance . Data informs , and information creates knowledge . Attendees will learn how that knowledge was applied to the strategic planning efforts of three utilities .

10:30 Test Drive Before You Buy : Making Data-Driven Life Cycle Cost Decisions Harold Schmidt , Stantec

11:00 Looking to the Past to Align Our Future Jason Carter , Arcadis

11:30 Dynamic Digital Reporting Supported by Living Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan for Wastewater Consent Decree Alexis Gathings , CPY Inc ., an STV Company www . awwa . org 25