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Eat the Elephant, one bite at a time2019 CSMFO Conference
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Speakers – contact info• Cindy Byerrum, CPA, MPA
• Platinum Consulting Group• President• [email protected]; 909‐204‐8858
• Pamela Arends‐King• South Coast Water District• Chief Financial Officer• [email protected]; 949‐499‐4555 x3153
• June Overholt• City of Glendora• Finance Director/City Treasurer• [email protected]; 626‐614‐8241
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First Bite – Where to start?Scenario – seems everything is antiquated, processes are broken, and the department needs a lot of work
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First Bite – Where to start?
TIP – Get your HEAD straight• H – Hold back opinions/judgements• E – Enroll staff in the journey• A – Ask questions• D – Develop lists
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Another bite – Too much to doScenario – Many challenges, heavy workload, how to prioritize?
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Another bite – Too much to doTip: Jump in FEET first• F – Focus on the big stuff • E – Eliminate bottlenecks• E – Eliminate unnecessary tasks/ simplify• T – Tackle projects one bite at a time
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Another bite – Motivation Scenario – staff is cautious, staff complains, staff may feel a bit of PTSD from past circumstances
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Another bite – Motivation Tip – Include everyBODY• B – Bring some fun • O – Optimize staff input • D – Develop your team culture • Y – Yes we can attitude
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Another bite – Courage Scenario – how do you personally stay on track, stay motivated and avoid burn out? Regain trust when it is broken?
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Another bite – Courage Tip –TUSKS, the new super power• T – Trust comes from humility ‐ acknowledge mistakes
• U – Understand you can’t do it alone• S – Stop to think and receive feedback• K – Keep it fun• S – Self respect
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Last bite –
What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you say
•Ralph Waldo Emerson