Office Operations Training

Panel presentation exploring new expectations in the workplace. Part of the education breakout sessions for the 64th Annual Washington Association of County Officials Conference. September 28, 2022.

Panelists: Wendi Gunther - WaTech, Deputy Director for Administrative Services; Jordan Alexander - Amazon, Web ServicePublic Sector Account Manager.

AWS LogoThis panel was sponsored by Amazon Web Services - AWS Cloud provides an opportunity for governments to modernize infrastructures and improve operational productivity. Learn more about AWS: www.aws.amazon.com/government-education/government/ 

Panel presentation on Compensation Studies. Part of the education breakout sessions for the 64th Annual Washington Association of County Officials Conference. September 28, 2022.

Panelists: Alexandra Sheeks - Cabot Dow Associates, Principal Associate; Maria Aponte - Thurston County, Human Resources Director; Mark McCauley - Jefferson County, Administrator.

Presentation Slideshow (PDF)

12-14 Packed Lunch: 7 Rules for Managing Risk

7 Rules for Managing Risk - Packed Lunch session from December 14th, 2022 led by the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program & their partners, Lexipol.

Presentation Slideshow (PDF)

Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program LogoThis training was sponsored by Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program - The Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP) is a property and liability risk pooling program for counties. Learn more about WRCIP: www.wrcip.us 

Feb 2023 - Packed Lunch - Goal Setting Strategies

Goal Setting Strategies - Packed Lunch Session from February 8th, 2023 led by Department of Enterprise Services Leadership Development Manager, Jessie Cronin.

This training invites you to work through a goal-setting process which will introduce techniques to define your goal, envision the future, and plan for obstacles. 

Presentation Slideshow (PDF)
SMART Goals Worksheet (PDF)

October 2020 panel discussion on Interacting with your County Commissioners and Advocating for Your Office. The training was part of the 2020 WACO Conference.

Handout

This video is about testing and planning Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). The training was held June 10, 2015 at Double Tree, Seatac, WA by the Washington State Association of County Auditors.