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The Walker Webcast

George Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Moonshot Missions and Former CEO of DC Water

Jul 3, 2024
Former CEO of DC Water, George Hawkins, and Willy discussed the remarkable transformation of DC Water into an innovative and customer-centric utility. They highlighted the challenges faced, the $4.2 billion spent on infrastructure, customer focus, and the successful outcome of the turnaround.
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  • Focused on transparency, customer service, and innovative strategies for agency turnaround.
  • Employed financial innovations and communication for successful funding initiatives and credibility.

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Transformational Leadership and Agency Rebranding

The podcast discusses the remarkable transformation led by George at DC Water, focusing on turning around a previously distrusted agency adversely affected by a major lead crisis before his tenure. Emphasizing the significance of building rapport and communication with stakeholders, George's leadership approach centered on transparency, customer service, and innovative strategies to engage the community amidst necessary rate increases. By rebranding the agency and emphasizing performance improvements, they successfully tackled major financial challenges and infrastructure projects.

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