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

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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

Summary

SDOT 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