Event Details
Ames, Iowa
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
September 19, 2023 — September 21, 2023
Workshop | September 19, 2023
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Conference | September 20–21, 2023
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
5 Credit Hours
About the Workshop
Attend this year’s workshop to learn about Management Basics. There will be presentations on the Conflict Resolution, Setting Goals and Expectations, Managing People, Changing the Culture, and the Transition to Supervisor.
About the Conference
This year’s conference is sure to be one you won’t want to miss! Along with a slate of several relevant presentations, you can look forward to “mousetraps and gadgets” and roundtable discussions. Attendees will have ample time to meet with their peers and many exhibitors.
Note: Attendance to either the workshop or the conference is not necessary to participate in the other.
Who Should Attend
All public employees are invited to attend. Anyone who is in a leadership position, such as a first-line supervisor, or aspires to be in such a position will especially benefit from the workshop. Secondary road and street maintenance supervisors and staff will especially benefit from the conference.
Scholarship Opportunity
We are offering a limited number of scholarships for first time attendees. Please contact Kori Mahieu for more information.
Workshop and Conference Credits
Attendance at the workshop and conference will each provide contact hours toward the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Quality Inn and Suites for $105 plus tax. Call 515-232-9260 and mention “Streets & Roads” to get the special rate or click on this link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/yp19b1. The block will end on September 9, 2023.
Mousetraps and Gadgets
Do you have an innovative idea or invention that has reduced costs or improved efficiency in your agency? Let us know about it! A prize will be given for the best mousetrap or gadget! Send ideas to Kori Mahieu.
Group Event
Join us for a group event of bowling at Perfect Games in Ames on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Details about the event will be forthcoming.
Tentative Agenda
Workshop | Tuesday, September 19, 2023
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:25 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intersections: Conflict, Assertiveness and Listening |
| 9:30 a.m. | Transition to Supervisor |
| 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. | Managing People/Managing Tasks: What's the Difference? |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | Setting Goals and Expectations |
| 1:45 p.m. | Dealing with Problem Employees |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. | Changing the Culture |
| 3:30 p.m. | Evaluations/Break |
Conference | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Association Updates |
| 8:45 a.m. | Keynote Speaker - Jim Olson |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 10:30 a.m. | MVE Load Securement, Hauling, Etc. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Changes and Updates to Legislation |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch/Vendor Time |
| 1:15 p.m. | Winter Snow Policy - Who Needs One? |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 2:45 p.m. | Managing Utility Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way |
| 3:30 p.m. | Cross-Generational Communication |
| 4:00 p.m. | Door Prizes |
| 4–6 p.m. | Vendor Time/Social Gathering |
Conference | Thursday, September 21, 2023
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Passing the Gavel |
| 8:05 a.m. | Roundtable Discussions |
| 9:00 a.m. | Roundtable Reports |
| 9:15 a.m. | Business Meeting/Elections |
| 9:30 a.m. | Pipeline Construction & County Inspection |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Shop Construction Best Practices |
| 10:45 a.m. | Status of Collective Bargaining |
| 11:15 a.m. | Mousetraps & Gadgets, & Awards |
| 11:30 a.m. | Door Prizes |
| 11:45 a.m. | Evaluations |
| 12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Questions
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Kori Mahieu at 515-294-6154 or korim@iastate.edu.