Description: Strategic Plans are vital to the long-term sustainability and success of any organization. Water and wastewater utilities need actionable strategic plans that identify their goals, define opportunities, and assess risk to maintain and improve performance in the face of an uncertain future. Critical to a utility’s strategy is the ability to recruit and keep experienced staff. This workshop will help you understand your utility’s strategic vision and focus on succession planning, operator recruitment, and staff retention strategies. We will discuss links between workforce development, system sustainability, and long-term planning. *This all-day work force event has now been approved by NJDEP for water and wastewater training credit hours*