ALN Newsletter 23 August 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022August 22, 2022 by mbordenaro

The New York Academy of Sciences’ “Infrastructure Architecture Framework” is the opening presentation on Friday 16 September A Culture of Value – Sustainable Infrastructure. Jerry Hultin, New York Academy of Sciences, Board of Governors Chair, will provide opening comments for the presentation. See more about the Former Under Secretary of the Navy below in People and Ideas. Register for in-person attendance at the National Academy of Sciences on September 16, 2022, see the speakers an...

ALN Newsletter 16 August 2022

Posted on August 16, 2022August 15, 2022 by mbordenaro

“Effective Altruism” is the focus of Time magazine’s cover story for the issue dated Aug. 22 / Aug. 29. See more below in Ideas. A structured approach to asset management is so highly effective, maybe it can’t be seen as altruistic. Maybe it just makes good sense. With many executives in government, institutions and private business sharing their successes so others can repeat their positive outcomes, there will be a discussion of many approaches to effective asset management at ALN’s A Cul...

People Are Not Assets – Roundtable

Posted on April 22, 2022June 28, 2022 by Nick Knoke

It is common for organizational leaders to say, “Our people are our most important assets.” While well-meaning, assets are things - tangible and intangible. The contributions of people are the intangible assets that are being referred to in the misguided phrase above. The patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property of people are assets, not the people themselves. https://youtu.be/Djn-7vzVBMs https://youtu.be/3Q9BOvVdE_0 Opening Statements https://youtu.be/2Fy_s...

Dominic Townsend – ALN Th@3

Posted on January 11, 2022January 13, 2022 by Contractor ALN

We are starting our 2022 ALN Th@3 pm ET discussion program series with Dominic Townsend, President, ABS Quality Evaluation, and ALN Board of Directors member, who will be talking with Jim Dieter about ALN increased programming in 2022. Dominic Townsend, President, ABS Quality Evaluation & ALN Board of Directors https://youtu.be/n4cKHFbAASY https://youtu.be/av8ci41dcXI Full Transcript Disclaimer: ALN Th@3 is produced to be viewed/listened to. Transcriptions are ...

ALN Newsletter 4 January 2022

Posted on January 4, 2022January 3, 2022 by mbordenaro

Happy New Year! We think 2022 is going to be a lot better than last year. But that is what we thought about 2021…so don’t let up, keep vigilant, and stay focused on your measurements of success. We are starting our 2022 ALN Th@3 pm ET discussion program series with Dominic Townsend, President, ABS Quality Evaluation, and ALN Board of Directors member, who will be talking with Jim Dieter about ALN increased programming in 2022. Register Here - ALN Th@3 pm ET - January 6th P...

ALN Newsletter 19 October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021October 18, 2021 by mbordenaro

The first week of the 2021 ALN reStructuring America – Building on Success web conference was a great success. There was discussion on the ability of an infrastructure bill to advance equity in the U.S.; the need for revamped Organizational Mission Statements; how federal personal property asset management can be improved; and how federal agency asset management plans are included in pending legislation. See videos of the full program and highlights at this link. The second week of programs,...

ALN Newsletter 27 April 2021

Posted on April 27, 2021April 26, 2021 by mbordenaro

This week’s ALN Th@4pm ET April 29th will feature an open discussion with Mike Bordenaro, ALN Director, Communication. Eric Brown had to cancel, but his profile is still below. Contact mbordenaro@AssetLeadership.net to suggest your topic for the open discussion. Jim Dieter, ALN CEO, was a guest on the Asset Champion podcast hosted by Mike Petrusky and talked about a holistic approach to asset management. The podcast can be found at this link. People Eric B...

Dominic Townsend – ALN Th@4 ET

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Nick Knoke

Dominic Townsend, President of ABS Quality Evaluations, has been director of Independent International Organization for Certification, was a board member for the International Accreditation of Accredited Registrars, and is currently an ALN Board Member. Here he speaks about management systems like ISO 55000. See more about ABS at: https://www.abs-group.com/ http://www.abs-qe.com/ https://youtu.be/Mp5SPi_FEnE https://youtu.be/UF2M82NS6dY Schedule ...

ALN Newsletter 20 April 2021

Posted on April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 by mbordenaro

The Cal-Poly Pomona College of Business Administration and NPMA (National Property Managers Association) is providing a free, online Property & Asset Management Symposium today Tuesday, April 20th from 1 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern. See more details in Upcoming Events. This week’s ALN Th@4pm ET April 22nd will feature Dominic Townsend, President, ABS Quality Evaluations and ALN Board Member in a chat with Jim Dieter, ALN CEO. Register at this link and, as usual, se...

Demystifying Standards and Certifications – 10/8 – 1pm Eastern

Posted on October 9, 2020October 23, 2020 by Nick Knoke

Organizational and professional certifications are critical core components to dramatic mission success and increased value from assets. Understand how to incorporate the best means for your organization’s success. https://youtu.be/F4eHFlWDSNA Speakers include: Rhys Davies, Global Consulting Leader for Asset Management at Atkins and Chair of ISO 55000 Committee TC251;Jennifer Tursi, Manager, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM International. Rich Culbertson, ALN Senior Fellow and ...