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• More positive programs such as pothole program —high visibility programs <br /> $$ This is a re- occurring theme and additional work needs to be completed <br /> to frame this idea and develop a work plan. (Jim McLaughlin and Jeff' <br /> Ganieany) <br /> • Program that would allow public to "ride'" along with dump trucks, etc. "like <br /> in police car"' Additional work needs to be completed to frame this idea and <br /> develop a feasibility study (Jim McLaughlin and Jeff Ganieany) <br /> • Show what and where the money is going and being used for We do this <br /> during and after emergency events – see news article. On a day by day view <br /> not sure of the audience, subject matter, areas of interest? Additional work <br /> needs to be completed to frame this idea and develop a plan (Jim <br /> McLaughlin and Jeff Ganieany) <br /> LENGTH OF TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS Bullets 1, 5, 8, and 20 <br /> Management is committed to providing adequate training and cross training. The length <br /> of special assignments and cross training program will be reviewed and commitment of <br /> managers to allow training to take place will be reiterated to supervisors. <br /> Supervisors are responsible for tracking the MW 1/2 program and scheduling cross <br /> training assignments. They will be held accountable for the success of the program. <br /> (Tom Larsen & Jim LaCasse) <br /> Job shadowing could be a way of expanding training opportunities. <br /> LEAD WORKER ROLE Bullets 6, 9, 12, 23 and 25 <br /> Management has supported lead workers taking on the full range of duties as outlined in <br /> their job description. Those duties include responsibility for scheduling crews, planning <br /> work and budgets, supporting employee training and development, delegating when <br /> appropriate and involvement in planning future activities. Lead workers are responsible <br /> for planning and scheduling work more than simply being the most experienced worker <br /> at a particular task. That leadership skill set is more important than the specific skill set <br /> needed on a particular crew. <br /> An ad hoc lead workers support and training group has been suggested. (Tom Larsen & <br /> Jim LaCasse) <br /> OPEN DOOR Bullets 15 and 16 <br /> We have an open door policy. Section Managers included the open door concept <br /> developing our Mission, Vision and Values. The expectation is that managers and <br /> supervisors are available and approachable for any and all issues. The policy is based on <br /> attitude more than whether the door is actually open or closed. There are environmental <br /> or work task reasons why not all doors are open all the time. The critical feature is <br /> creating an open policy is creating an inviting environment where employees can talk to <br /> supervisors and managers. <br /> The open door policy will be reiterated to supervisors and managers. (Tom Larsen & Jim <br /> LaCasse) <br /> PW Open House Day (aka Public Works Day) <br /> 1. Cut out all together <br /> 2. Was for general public <br /> 3. Now it's for school children <br /> 4. Expand outwards to ALL voting public <br /> 9 <br />