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Questions and Answers
What was the main issue faced with the client at CF?
What was the main issue faced with the client at CF?
- They were dissatisfied with pricing.
- Their team was inexperienced. (correct)
- They had unrealistic expectations.
- They preferred to work independently.
What was the creative solution implemented in relation to the existing contract?
What was the creative solution implemented in relation to the existing contract?
- Offering discounts for early payments.
- Changing the team structure.
- Writing new contracts.
- Writing processes outside the contract scope. (correct)
What situation required quick thinking and preparation?
What situation required quick thinking and preparation?
- Budget cuts affecting operations.
- Severe weather with storms and heavy snowfall. (correct)
- Increasing customer complaints.
- A sudden change in team leadership.
According to the Highways Act 1980, what is a key duty of the Local Highway Authority?
According to the Highways Act 1980, what is a key duty of the Local Highway Authority?
What outcome resulted from the miscommunications with CF's team?
What outcome resulted from the miscommunications with CF's team?
How did the team at CF feel about engaging with the services offered?
How did the team at CF feel about engaging with the services offered?
What was a key aspect of the creative processes developed?
What was a key aspect of the creative processes developed?
What did the allocation funding figures represent?
What did the allocation funding figures represent?
What was the primary responsibility of the Service Performance Manager?
What was the primary responsibility of the Service Performance Manager?
What was a major challenge faced by the Service Performance Manager?
What was a major challenge faced by the Service Performance Manager?
What influenced a person's disregard for health and safety according to the content?
What influenced a person's disregard for health and safety according to the content?
What type of decision did the manager make regarding shift structures?
What type of decision did the manager make regarding shift structures?
In what situation did the manager demonstrate confidence despite opposition?
In what situation did the manager demonstrate confidence despite opposition?
How did the manager show initiative and willingness to work?
How did the manager show initiative and willingness to work?
What was the primary goal of changing the shift structure within the operations team?
What was the primary goal of changing the shift structure within the operations team?
What does a lack of safety culture often lead to in a workplace?
What does a lack of safety culture often lead to in a workplace?
What is the primary focus of ISO 44001?
What is the primary focus of ISO 44001?
Which management system aims to promote eco-friendly practices?
Which management system aims to promote eco-friendly practices?
What key element is essential for managing client relationships effectively?
What key element is essential for managing client relationships effectively?
In a project involving NH, which specific situation was a source of conflict?
In a project involving NH, which specific situation was a source of conflict?
What overarching strategies are mentioned for addressing social value?
What overarching strategies are mentioned for addressing social value?
What was a key responsibility in managing multiple work streams?
What was a key responsibility in managing multiple work streams?
What incident was mentioned involving a motorway?
What incident was mentioned involving a motorway?
Why is fostering a culture of inclusion considered important?
Why is fostering a culture of inclusion considered important?
Flashcards
Client-facing role
Client-facing role
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
Difficult customer situation
Difficult customer situation
Dealing with a client who is inexperienced and unfamiliar with professional conduct, leading to miscommunication and frustration.
Creative problem-solving
Creative problem-solving
Finding creative solutions outside the scope of existing contracts, while still adhering to core principles and values.
Dealing with major problems
Dealing with major problems
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Highways Act 1980
Highways Act 1980
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Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980
Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980
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Allocation Baseline £ (25/26)
Allocation Baseline £ (25/26)
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Allocation New funding £ (25/26)
Allocation New funding £ (25/26)
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Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
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Social Value
Social Value
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Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
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ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems
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ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems
ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems
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ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
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Collaborative Conflict Resolution
Collaborative Conflict Resolution
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ED+I (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
ED+I (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
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Improving Performance
Improving Performance
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Factors Influencing Safety Disregard
Factors Influencing Safety Disregard
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Unpopular Decision
Unpopular Decision
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Confidence Despite Opposition
Confidence Despite Opposition
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Demonstrating Initiative
Demonstrating Initiative
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Service Performance Manager
Service Performance Manager
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Client Process Understanding
Client Process Understanding
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Shift Structure Change
Shift Structure Change
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Study Notes
Days Sales Outstanding and WIP
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Various aspects of environment, social value, and digital services are mentioned.
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Partnership, excellence, respect, innovation, and integrity are also highlighted as key concepts.
ISO Standards
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ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems.
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ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems.
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ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems.
Work Stream Management
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Managing multiple work streams, including highways, street lighting, planning, and transport.
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Overseeing 5 delivery teams working on a fibre build project.
ED+I
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Mentorship programs for underrepresented groups.
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All voices are heard in decision-making, fostering representation and inclusion.
Conflict Resolution
- Worked closely with a client (NH) on a project requiring significant changes to internal processes.
- Client wanted to enforce changes outside of the contract terms which created a conflict.
Incident Management
- A reversing accident on the motorway involved 4 individuals.
- Management investigated root cause and worked to prevent similar incidents.
Performance Improvement
- Service Performance Manager role in previous work, overseeing other teams (operational, NH, ROC).
- Ensuring teams are aligned with metrics.
- Addressing client understanding of their internal processes to enhance performance.
Health and Safety
- A person who disregards health and safety may be influenced by unclear processes, poor communication, lack of safety culture, or personal circumstances.
Unpopular Decision
- Changing the shift structure and rotating shifts in the operations team to support both day and night operations.
Confidence and Opposition
- Demonstrated confidence in viewpoint regarding winter maintenance calls despite opposition.
Initiative and Willingness to Work
- Changed location to be closer to operations using the Regional Operations Centre (ROC) and Bescot to be more client-facing and build relations.
Customer Complaints
- Dealing with a difficult client at CF whose team was inexperienced.
- This led to miscommunication and confusion regarding processes, expectations, and timelines.
Creative Solution
- Implemented processes outside the contract, but in line with core values to enhance service delivery.
Major Problems
- Dealing with severe weather conditions (storms and heavy snowfall), requiring quick thinking and proactive preparation.
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