EP110: Innovation Inside and Out
Innovation is a buzzword beyond the water industry. We met with our innovation guru, Cristina Ahmadpour, and broke open the buzz to get to the nitty-gritty. We discussed concrete ways organizations can create cultures of innovation that result in increased deployment of innovative practices and technologies. Guess what…communication is a key component. Culture change, gaining…
EP108: The Social Impact of Water: The Confluence of Data and Story
“Science informs sound-decision making. Storytelling inspires change. Science, not storytelling, should drive policy and management in the water sector, but we need both to ensure safe & affordable water.” – Manny Teodoro Join the and Manny Teodoro for this conversation about citizen-based brand equity and its power to influence public trust, messaging for rate…
Election in Real Life: What your vote means to the water industry with Mae Stevens
In this special #ImagineADayWithoutWater edition, the chat with Mae Stevens, Executive Vice President at Signal Group, about what the different possible election outcomes mean for the water industry. We also chat about the incredible importance of knowing your audience and tailoring your message to them and the special bipartisan PAC she established with the goal of getting more candidates that will champion water issues elected.
98: Water Nerds Guide to Taking Public Education Virtual with Shea Dunifon
Shea Dunifon is the Education Coordinator for the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility in St. Petersburg, FL. Since 2017, she has led the education program’s facility tours, classroom presentations, and participation in regional STEM-based events. While the program interacts with over 40,000 citizens of the community each year, it is a popular resource…
97: The Value of Water in Real Life with Dr. Manny Teodoro
Dr. Teodoro personifies the value of water. He’s been preaching the importance of affordability and rate structures in the water sector since 2005. His bold voice ensures the impact of the cost to do business in the water sector doesn’t supersede the human right to water. We talk with Dr. Teodoro about his thoughts on affordability…