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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 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
The Role of the Leadership and Management Committee of the American Public Works Association
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.
Conduct a member/non-member survey to determine what Core Competencies are essential for Public Works Leaders and Managers
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
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.
Provide a forum for discussion of the similarities or differences between a Leader and a Manager.
Conduct education sessions at the APWA Congress which provide examples of good leadership and management by public works professionals
Provide member-written articles for the Leadership issue of the APWA Reporter
Provide guidance on the development of publications pertinent to the field of leadership and management by APWA
The Committee’s Goal #2 To propose policy for the APWA Board, motivate and plan education and outreach activities within and beyond APWA.
To review, revise and create position statements related to leadership and management issues for the Association.
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.
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.
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.
By providing quarterly electronic listings to articles or publications on leadership and management topics which may be of value to our members.
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.
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
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
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.
Check out the Leadership & Management pages on www.apwa.net under Technical Committees.
Meeting Summaries are available from each month’s conference call
A Committee roster, complete with contact information, is available to assist you in offering your comments or ideas.
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