Webinar Announced: Creating an Environment of Positivity and Continuous Improvement in 9-1-1

August 10, 2025

Join Ivan Whitaker, MBA, PMP (Executive Director at Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center) Ty Wooten, ENP (Founder at Positive 911), and Scott MacDonald, (CEO at GovWorx) for an important and timely discussion on building stronger, more resilient ECC's through a culture of positivity and growth.

This interactive webinar will explore proven strategies and best practices for enhancing morale, engagement and ultimately retention. Speakers will share practical, actionable steps designed to help your team thrive amid the stress of 9-1-1.

In this webinar, we'll cover best practices to help leaders with:

Proven morale-boosting strategies that enhance performance

Innovative training approaches that drive continuous improvement

Transparent, fair recognition practices that strengthen engagement

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gs8ZFvgbWhen: Thursday, August 21stTime: 11AM PT/2 PM ETLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)Reserve your spot and be a part of the conversation!

Webinar Announced: Creating an Environment of Positivity and Continuous Improvement in 9-1-1

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