NPMA’s Asset Management Month continues with programs on Fleets, Contracts and Personal Development. See more below in Upcoming Events. Consider viewing a special U.N. presentation Wednesday at 5 pm Eastern – check out People to learn more. In Sources, we guide you to a U.S. Department of State Project Development web program. And in Ideas, learn about our ALN Th@3 pm ET guest, Stephen Course, CPPM, who will be speaking about neurodivergence in the workplace and how leaders can benefit from proper approaches.
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People
Daniel Platz, PhD, United Nations, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Department of Social and Economic Affairs guided the creation of the UN’s Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Local and National Governments.Linda Newton, PE, wrote 4 key chapters. They have presented to the ALN in the past, but this “Values and Benefits from Asset Management” program, co-facilitated with the Australian Asset Management Council, will allow them to discuss specific improvements realized around the world because of Asset Management. Join us on Wednesday 20 at 5 pm Eastern by registering at this link.
Sources
Project Development at State
Government agencies can learn about advanced processes they might want to adopt and contractors can learn how to win business. Join the first session in the Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations virtual Directorate-Specific Industry Day Series on Thursday, March 21st, 2 pm-3 pm ET. This first event will feature the Program Development, Coordination, and Support (PDCS) Directorate, led by Managing Director Rick Sullivan, which plays a vital role in cost identification, project management from start to finish, and overseeing projects with unique security requirements. Register at this link.
Ideas
Consider Neurodivergence in the Workplace
Steve Course, Facility Manager, Retina Mid Atlantic, oversees multiple facilities and has brought his company into using a single CMMS program while dealing with his own neurodivergence. Mr. Course supports awareness Autism, Dyscalculia, and other neurodivergence issues. Dyscalculia is a condition similar to Dyslexia, but numbers and letters are transposed and blurred. When identified and addressed properly, leaders can benefit from the unique contributions of neurodivergent staff. We will discuss what leaders can do to be inclusive of neurodivergent people. Sign up for ALN Th@3 pm ET March 21, 2024 at this link. link .
Upcoming Events
March 20 – 5 pm Eastern – Value and Benefits from Asset Management – A special program titled “United Nations’ Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development” features Daniel Platz, United Nations’ Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Department of Social and Economic Affairs and Linda Newton, PE, a key contributor to the UN’s Handbook on the topic and co-instructor with Mr. Platz at countries around the world.
NPMA is pleased to announce our 2024 Asset Management Awareness Month webinars which are now open for registration! These are FREE webinars open to all! This is a perfect opportunity for you to invite your colleagues and leadership to help them gain a better understanding of both the impact and the value that professional asset management brings to your organization. Be sure to register today and feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you think would benefit by becoming more aware of the value of asset management. Click the links below to get started!
Automation for Property Managers Presented by Peter Collins – A2B Tracking Wednesday, March 6, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Register Now
Review of the New DFARS Government Property Clause: Consolidation of Data Reporting Requirements Presented by Tom Ruckdaschel, CPPM, CF – Inner Kai Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Register Now
Fleet Management Presented by Patrick McConnell, CFFM – General Services Administration Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT Register Now
Contracts and Contract Management Presented by Amanda Jensen, CPPM, CF – RTX and Kimberly Saeger, CPPM, CF – Collins Mission Systems Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT Register Now
Personal Professional Development Presented by Ivonne Bachar, CPPM, CF – Stanford University and Scott Petersen, CPPM, CF – Raytheon Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT Register Now
If you are part of an ALN Member Organization, please send information about your upcoming speaking engagements to info@AssetLeadership.net.
