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SDOT Women and Minority Inclusion: The Reset. SDOT, Goran Sparrman. Presentation overview. SDOT - The Reset Issues Results Next steps Q&A. 2. SDOT: Where We Are Today. Commitment to change Directing a culture of respect and value about our local WMBE firms . Recognizing:
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SDOT Women and Minority Inclusion: The Reset SDOT, Goran Sparrman
Presentation overview • SDOT - The Reset • Issues • Results • Next steps • Q&A 2
SDOT: Where We Are Today • Commitment to change • Directing a culture of respect and value about our local WMBE firms. Recognizing: • Dramatic declines in utilization since 2009 • Very difficult experiences by WMBE firms 3
SDOT Gaps and Needs • Expectations & accountability in SDOT • Authority of WMBE Advisor • Communication links • Channeled links into community • Understanding the inclusion plan • Tracking and reporting • Enforcement, Compliance 4
Moving Forward • Improve community access & accountability • WMBE Stakeholder Group • Updated Monitoring and Reporting • Shared responsibility among SDOT executives • Educate Project Managers re: Inclusion plan • Everyone needs to be knowledgeable and enforce, respect, and honor • Educate SDOT on respectful business practices • What does it feel like to work with us? How do we convey respect?” • Establish authority of WMBE Advisor
Summary SDOT is committed to creating a climate of inclusion, one that is driven by the spirit to create a respectful and welcome business environment, not just numbers. SDOT’s process will focus on understanding, respect and value for each business.
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