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This University Training session on October 18, 2013, focuses on connecting regional highway transportation providers and contractors' associations. The CIP overview highlights opportunities for minority, woman-owned, historically underutilized, small, and disadvantaged businesses. The workshop includes a Diversity Strategic Thinking session, introducing the "Six Thinking Hats" model to enhance problem-solving skills and foster practical strategies for increased participation in highway construction contracts. Join us for insightful discussions and valuable insights into integrating diversity in transportation projects.
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COOPERATIVE INCLUSION PLAN(CIP) University Training “Connecting the regional highway transportation providers and contractors’ associations” CIP University Training October 18, 2013
CIP Overview Highway Transportation Providers Contractor Associations Opportunities
Target Groups Minority Businesses Woman-Owned Businesses Historically Underutilized Businesses Small Businesses Disadvantaged Businesses
Five Major Components Availability Education Access Capacity Utilization
Diversity Strategic Thinking Six Thinking Hats Exercise
Diversity Strategic Thinking Agenda • Objectives and Desired Outcomes • The Why, What, How and When • Six Thinking Hats Overview and Exercise
Diversity Strategic Thinking Objectives Desired Outcomes • Introduce new critical thinking model, ”Six Thinking Hats”, to attendees • “Mental Map” or cognitive focus shift on the part of attendees through engagement in a solutions building exercise to yield practical strategies to increase MWDBE participation in highway construction contracting. • Provide a new problem solving tool • Enhanced Relationships • Enhanced Solutions Development • Ongoing engagement
Evaluation • Your input is valuable
Closing Remarks The Honorable Carolyn R. Davis Councilmember, District 7