41 min
Dara Wheeler: Harnessing Leadership Support InfraTalk America
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- Economía y empresa
Leadership support is often the special component needed to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. In this episode, ITA Publisher Gregory Nadeau sits down with Dara Wheeler, chief of Research and Innovation at Caltrans. As the agency's point person for innovation, Dara leads several state and national committees that are dedicated to advancing the adoption of new technologies. She also oversees the programs Caltrans has in place to expedite digital project delivery and fund research. Because of her leadership, the agency has been at the forefront of mainstreaming transformational technologies.
Listen in as they discuss:
How Caltrans is leading the way in the application of innovative technology
The importance of collaboration within the private sector
The way policymakers and local agencies can work together to support and celebrate successes
Leadership support is often the special component needed to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. In this episode, ITA Publisher Gregory Nadeau sits down with Dara Wheeler, chief of Research and Innovation at Caltrans. As the agency's point person for innovation, Dara leads several state and national committees that are dedicated to advancing the adoption of new technologies. She also oversees the programs Caltrans has in place to expedite digital project delivery and fund research. Because of her leadership, the agency has been at the forefront of mainstreaming transformational technologies.
Listen in as they discuss:
How Caltrans is leading the way in the application of innovative technology
The importance of collaboration within the private sector
The way policymakers and local agencies can work together to support and celebrate successes
41 min