sdot women and minority inclusion: the reset
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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: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SDOT Women and Minority Inclusion: The Reset
SDOT, Goran Sparrman
Presentation overview• SDOT - The Reset• Issues• Results• Next steps• Q&A
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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
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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
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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
SummarySDOT 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.
Thank you
Q&A