The Water Brothers
The Water Brothers
American Water College
Welcome to the Water Brothers, where water and wastewater treatment professionals come to get useful information and tips for building their careers.
5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
A productive and cohesive team makes better decisions, leverages the skills and ideas of all team members, avoids wasting time and energy on politics and destructive conflict, and is more fun to be on.  Listen as the Water Brothers discuss the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and give some tips on how to overcome them with the 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.
May 23, 2019
27 min
Resolving Conflict
Conflict arises when individuals and teams have different wants, needs, or expectations.  Water and Wastewater Utilities are filled with people who have different wants, needs, and expectations. Naturally, conflict will arise.  The question is, will the conflict become an asset or a liability.  Unresolved conflict is detrimental to an organization.  Listen as the Water Brothers present a simple process for resolving conflict.
May 9, 2019
22 min
Managing Change and Transition
Water sector utilities are experiencing change at a rapid rate these days.  Effective utility managers are equipped to lead their teams through change and transition.  Listen as the Water Brothers discuss the importance of helping your team navigate the different phases of transition that take place during any change event.
Apr 29, 2019
25 min
Water Utility Communication and Public Relations
The Water Brothers talk to The H2du0, Stephanie Zavala and Ariane Shipley from Rogue Water about communication and the water utility.  They discuss building bridges between the water industry and the people they serve and the importance of communication as a fundamental building block for building those bridges.
Apr 10, 2019
27 min
EUM - Performance Management
Listen to the Water Brothers discuss the simplicity and power of a performance management program.  You'll get tips on how to improve the morale and performance of your team using a few basic tools.
Apr 4, 2019
34 min
Utility Specific Training Academy
Listen and learn how you can create your own exclusive training academy for your operations staff.  Discover a platform that enables you to capture site specific institutional knowledge before it leaves due to the massive waive of experienced operators retiring.  Use the system to implement a comprehensive training program using American Water College's industry specific courses along with your organization's specific training.
Mar 9, 2019
19 min
EUM 1 - Leadership Development 2 of 2
What can you learn about leadership from  George Costanza?  You might be surprised. Listen as the brothers discuss how to fix your leadership fatal flaws and create a personal development plan.
Feb 21, 2019
25 min
CA Treatment/Distribution Exam Prep
Today the Water Brothers discuss how to accelerate your California water career with Specialized Training and tips for preparing for your certification exam.
Feb 13, 2019
19 min
Texas Treatment Operator Success Story
Texas treatment operator Frank talks about his frustration and ultimate success in getting his Class B Groundwater Treatment Operator License.  Listen as Frank shares how he prepared and passed his exam.
Feb 13, 2019
16 min
2 of 2 Texas Water License Exam Prep
Listen to the second part of Joe and Jay's conversation about preparing for and passing your Texas water operator license the first time.
Feb 13, 2019
16 min
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