2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is approaching fast 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is approaching fast Don’t forget to register for this online event – Feb 8-12 and 16-18 Pam / Monday, February 1, 2021 0 5502 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is nearly here and final touches are being put in place. For people who have never had the opportunity to attend, this year’s event is fully online so it’s the perfect opportunity to find out what you’ve been missing and take in activities that are new this year. Registration is open for the event that runs Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Check out the full schedule that includes two general sessions packed with panels addressing key industry information. Plus, nearly 50 education sessions await on topics from addressing personnel challenges to the latest on technology issues including connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and pavement markings. Attendees can also take part in as many as six discussions with their colleagues about the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) in the Conversation Lounge within the online platform. Read more
Understanding People: It's Easier Than You Think Understanding People: It's Easier Than You Think Education Session Highlights – ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Thursday, January 28, 2021 0 4610 Article rating: No rating No matter what you do, you have to interact with people at some level. Whether these people are managers, co-workers, customers, or clients, they complicate what you do. Would you like to understand human behavior at a whole new level, so you can clearly see what’s driving their behavior and how best to address them? Learn that and more during Kim Giles 's education session at ATSSA's 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. She's leading one of nearly 50 education sessions during the online event Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
'But I don’t wanna: Closing the gap between training and behavior' 'But I don’t wanna: Closing the gap between training and behavior' Education Session Highlights – ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Wednesday, January 27, 2021 0 4207 Article rating: No rating Influencing your employees and team members is one of the most important and challenging parts of being a leader, but it’s essential if you’re going to create safe and productive workplaces. Unfortunately, employees don’t always listen to or follow through on your guidance. Sometimes that’s because they really don’t know what they need to do. But it might also be that they’re unclear on what action to take and when. Or maybe there are obstacles in their way. However, the real reason might be deeper than that. Maybe the person you’re trying to influence thinks they know better than you or maybe they don’t like being told what to do. Often the inclination is to address all problems as knowledge problems which means providing your employees more information on what to do and when. But if it’s a deeper motivation, that isn’t going to help. It might even backfire. Even the best-intentioned leaders can unknowingly make the situation worse by using communication styles that trigger more resistance. “But I Don’t Wanna” is one of nearly 50 education sessions offered at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, held online Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
Be Like SALT™: A Well-Seasoned Approach to Leadership Be Like SALT™: A Well-Seasoned Approach to Leadership Education Session Highlights – ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Monday, January 25, 2021 0 4404 Article rating: No rating What has been holding you back from becoming the leader you are meant to be? If you could overcome that challenge, what would your life look like? Would it lead to a promotion, better job, pay raise? Would it enable you to have more quality time with those you love or be a better provider for them? Perhaps you envision giving back to the community by leading a non-profit board, committee or fundraising event. What would it feel like to realize your true potential? If any of these resonate with you, and you are ready to take the next step, then “Be Like Salt” is for you! This is one of nearly 50 education sessions included in ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, held online Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit Preventing work zone tragedies is goal No. 1; resources help when tragedies arise Pam / Friday, January 15, 2021 0 5752 Article rating: No rating The first time Kathi Holst lost an employee in a work zone incident was decades ago but she vividly remembers the heartache and overwhelming desire to closet herself off from the world. Instead, she had to keep going and deal with the myriad issues that arise from such a tragedy. Doug Dolinar is still reeling from the death of an employee just six months ago. Those experiences motivated Holst, president & CEO of RCMS in Naperville, Ill., and Dolinar, president of Guidemark Inc. of Souderton, Pa., to take part in ATSSA’s Roadway Worker Protection Summit scheduled for Feb. 8 as the kickoff event for the Association’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
2021 Convention general sessions will inspire, inform and entertain 2021 Convention general sessions will inspire, inform and entertain Keynote speaker Chad Hymas will share lessons learned about adapting to change following an accident that left him a quadriplegic Pam / Tuesday, January 12, 2021 0 5860 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo’s general sessions will inspire and inform, including insights from keynote speaker Chad Hymas, who was forced to rework everything in his life after a ranch accident left him a quadriplegic. Hymas will share about his experience adapting to change and offer lessons on leadership, teamwork and customer service to employ in your workplace. This year’s general sessions stretch over two days and are jampacked with valuable information including panels on the industry, innovation and government advocacy. Read more
Deadline extended to Jan. 20 to enter ATSSA’s Got Talent-Battle of the Bands edition Deadline extended to Jan. 20 to enter ATSSA’s Got Talent-Battle of the Bands edition Gather your bandmates and join the competition to be named ATSSA's Best Band Pam / Sunday, January 10, 2021 0 4003 Article rating: 1.0 UPDATE: Deadline extended to Jan. 20 to enter ATSSA’s Got Talent: Battle of the Bands edition taking place at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February. So, if you've always secretly dreamed of stardom, it's not too late to enter your band in the competition. Gather your bandmates and submit your entry. Achieve fame among your ATSSA colleagues and you could be playing for the crowd in Tampa at the 52nd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
ATSSA announces 2021 New Products Rollout participants ATSSA announces 2021 New Products Rollout participants Exhibitors to showcase most innovative products in roadway safety infrastructure industry Pam / Thursday, January 7, 2021 0 19564 Article rating: 4.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 7, 2021) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association selected nine companies to participate in its 2021 New Products Rollout event, which is held in conjunction with the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo being held online over two weeks in February. Typically, more than 3,700 people attend the largest roadway safety tradeshow in North America to see some of the latest innovations in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. The products submitted as part of NPRO are comprised of a wide range of devices designed to save lives on our nation’s roadways. This year’s Convention is being held Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Be part of the conversation at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February Pam / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 0 4563 Article rating: No rating Attend the Open Forum on Workforce Development at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo to be part of the dialogue among key stakeholders on the challenges facing roadway safety infrastructure industry in hiring and retaining a viable workforce. Hear from experts during a two-hour session on Feb. 10 and engage in the discussion to help identify partners and resources. Jeffrey Zaharewicz, acting director of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Center for Accelerating Innovation and Office of Innovative Program Delivery, will serve as facilitator. Read more
It’s not too late: Enter ATSSA’s Got Talent-Battle of the Bands edition It’s not too late: Enter ATSSA’s Got Talent-Battle of the Bands edition Entry deadline is Jan. 10 Pam / Tuesday, January 5, 2021 0 4120 Article rating: No rating Always secretly dreamed of stardom? Enjoy showing off your musical talents? Have a group of bandmates? Get your act together and compete in ATSSA’s Got Talent: Battle of the Bands edition during the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February. Achieve fame among your ATSSA colleagues and you could be playing for the crowd in Tampa at the 52nd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. The entry deadline is Jan. 10. Read more