Now You Know - Squeaky Wheel Maintenance: Using Policies to Turn Complaints into Constructive Input
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Squeaky Wheel Maintenance: Using Policies to Turn Complaints to Constructive Input
We all know “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”—but should it? When a single board member, vocal resident or small group dominates the conversation, how can you tell whether you’re facing a legitimate issue or simply a well-oiled squeaky wheel? Explore how clear policies, consistent procedures, mission statements and a shared understanding of who does what can serve as your first line of defense. We’ll review techniques for evaluating complaints, distinguishing problems from noise and proactively channeling the squeak into constructive input—before it turns into a distraction.
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Cindy Dodge
MTA Consultant
Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 as a Member Information Liaison, hailing from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She had been involved with the township since 2003 in other roles, including assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Now an MTA Consultant, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources via phone and email regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She also assist in developing resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.
