VIDEO OF THE MONTH: "Finding, Retaining, and Motivating Employees" - NYSLTAP-CLRP Foundational Webinar
Good employees are vital to any highway and public works department. It is more critical than ever to find, retain, and motivate employees. In this webinar come hear why this is so critical and gain some insight on how to have the best employees possible.
Special presenters Emily Wilder, Kansas LTAP and Victoria Beale, Ohio LTAP.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Supervisors presented by Greg Brannan
Habit #1: Be a Positive Leader
Habit #2: Get to Know Your Employees
Habit #3: Engage Your Team
Habit #4: Use a Collaborative Approach
Habit #5: Become More of a Coach
Habit #6: Interact Effectively
Habit #7: Handle Conflict with Care
Attention TLP Cohort #7, we will be discussing these habits in the Module Two class on May 10, 2022. Keep an eye out for class promotion. Coming soon.
Tom Farrelly — Town of Southbury
Tom Farrelly started with the Town of Southbury Outside Properties (Parks) in 2014, was then promoted into Highways, and was most recently promoted to Road Foreman—a very tough and demanding job in which Tom is well suited for the challenge. He has a wealth of knowledge from his work in the private sector providing customer excellence in maintaining grounds and specializing in turf management.
Serving Southbury is close to Tom’s heart. He is a graduate of North Salem High School and Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Management. As the Road Foreman, Tom is in charge of the following departments for the Town of Southbury: Highway Department, Outside Properties (Parks), Tree Department, Vehicle Maintenance and the TransferStation. He takes pride in developing positive rapport with all and in being an expert at organizational, fiscal and time management.
Tom has garnered many accolades for his participation with the UConn Training & Technical Assistance (T2) Center. He is a graduate of the following T2 Center programs: Public Works Academy, Road Master, Road Scholar, and the Traffic Signal Technician Level 1. Tom remains very active with the Center, providing positive feedback, support and continuing his certificate classes.
Mr. Farrelly has been instrumental in Southbury in taking charge of the Chip Seal Program, Mill and Pave Program, organizing the work crews with daily and long-term project assignments, working with GovDeals for auctions, and a myriad of different challenging projects. Tom is a true road warrior in developing positive solutions for the public at large and improving the life cycle of the Town’s infrastructure.
Not only is Tom a dedicated leader, he is a proud dad and family man. Tom has a wife, a son and a daughter. The Farrelly family enjoys camping, kayaking (most outdoor activities) and spending time at the beach.
Do you have a Leader to Watch? We want to hear about them! Email Regina Hackett.
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
~Ferris Bueller
Training Opportunities
We will continue to update the schedule with dates and locations, so check in with us regularly.
Upcoming Transportation Leadership Program (TLP) Classes
Required
(Cohort 7)
Module Two: TBD
Module Three: Public Speaking & Effective Meetings
Module Four: Conflict Management & Dealing with Difficult People
