AFLA Conference Archives-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Building Your Dream Team

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In this panel discussion at a business conference, the focus was on building effective teams within business environments, particularly in regard to fleet management. Led by Joe Sturgis, panelists including Kate Tooley, Peter Nogallo, Jim Petrillo, and Rajesh Ishwar discussed strategies for constructing a "dream team" and enhancing business relationships through improved communication and collaboration.<br /><br />Key points included the importance of identifying necessary team roles and fostering skills development, as discussed by Kate Tooley and Rajesh Ishwar. They emphasized the need for flexibility, clarity in roles, and the adoption of a rights and duties approach rather than just relying on traditional methods such as RACI models.<br /><br />Jim Petrillo added insights into ensuring buy-in from all organizational levels, highlighting the need for clarity in policies and communication with stakeholders like HR and legal, to ensure everyone is aligned with strategic objectives.<br /><br />The discussion touched on strategic flexibility and planning, with Peter Nogallo emphasizing the necessity of anticipating changes and adapting strategies accordingly. This theme was underscored by the evolving role of data and technology in influencing fleet management and the broader business environment.<br /><br />Panelists also acknowledged the challenges of recent years, such as supply chain disruptions, and underscored the importance of integrating innovative solutions and new technologies to improve efficiencies.<br /><br />In conclusion, the panel highlighted the evolving landscape of fleet management and the broader business ecosystem, suggesting that adaptability, strategic alignment with company-wide goals, and effective communication are critical to success in building a robust team and achieving business objectives.

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Moderator: Joe Stergios
Panelists: Rajesh Eshwar, Peter Nogalo, Jim Petrillo, and Kate Tooley

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Location Tucson, AZ

Year 2022

Keywords

effective teams

fleet management

communication

collaboration

skills development

strategic flexibility

data and technology

supply chain disruptions

innovative solutions

business objectives

Tucson, AZ

2022