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Entries Tagged Leadership

Strengthen Your Crew by Bringing Fun Into the Workplace

Strengthen Your Crew by Bringing Fun Into the Workplace

Bringing some simple fun to work can boost morale and have other benefits as well
Do It Right or Do It Twice: The Hidden Cost of Mistakes

Do It Right or Do It Twice: The Hidden Cost of Mistakes

Set Goals Like A Pro: How to Plan Your Next Career Move

Set Goals Like A Pro: How to Plan Your Next Career Move

12 Drama-Free Ideas for Holding People Accountable

12 Drama-Free Ideas for Holding People Accountable

Here’s a practical roadmap to address issues with respect, clarity and confidence
Visionary Leaders Create Change Before It’s Urgent

Visionary Leaders Create Change Before It’s Urgent

If operations are humming along well for your plant, acting on changes may feel risky, but that’s precisely when you should start thinking about them
Trainee to leader

How to Become the Model Mentor

The best mentors create employees who can think critically, solve problems, and take initiative without being overbearing
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The Hidden Cost of Losing Skilled Workers

When employees feel valued, supported and part of a bigger mission, they’re more likely to stay, grow, and help your utility thrive
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An Oregon Operator Focuses on Improving People, Plant, Process

Roy Bradley and his team constantly look for ways to increase their clean-water plant’s efficiency and improve effluent quality
Trainee to leader

From Trainee to Leader: Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level

How Successful Operators Stay Positive Under Pressure

How Successful Operators Stay Positive Under Pressure

Want to Take Your Plant to a New Level? Try Starting With Culture

Want to Take Your Plant to a New Level? Try Starting With Culture

A positive workplace culture embraced by the entire staff breeds individual and team morale, job satisfaction and strong plant performance
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This Operator Faced a Career Crossroads. She Chose Water Treatment.

In the drinking water industry, Karen Lewis found a role with strong compensation, never-ending challenges, close teamwork, and an outlet for her competitive spirit
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Teacher. Mentor. Operator. Change Agent. That’s Barbara Chappell.

Barbara Chappell rose rapidly from operations to responsibility for cities’ entire water systems. She’s most proud of helping others advance their careers.
What Every Manager Should Know About Sexual Harassment Claims

What Every Manager Should Know About Sexual Harassment Claims