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Getting Ready

Staying current on the challenges and best practices of the parking and mobility industry, hearing stories from the frontline about what is going right—and wrong—in our world and having access to ongoing training from best-of-class instructors are just a few of the benefits you get from being in our IPMI community. Professional development comes in many forms; whether is it honing your technical expertise, sharpening your customer service approach, or polishing your soft skills, today’s organizations demand more from their employees because their customers expect more from them than ever before. Explore how membership in IPMI can help you stay ahead in your career and make valuable connections in the industry.

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HR Magazine Training/Education

Five Soft Skills Employers Look For

Discover the top soft skills that employers are looking for in today’s high-tech and automation-heavy workplace. According to Forbes magazine, effective communication, engagement, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership are the key differentiators in an employee. With 92% of executives considering soft skills as equally important to technical skills, now is the time to focus on developing these valuable abilities. The IPMI On-Demand Library offers free training resources to help your team hone their soft skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stand out in a fast-changing industry where human touch is more important than ever.

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Frontline HR Magazine Training/Education

Our Industry’s Frontline is Talking — Are we Listening?

Dealing with rude customers at work? You’re not alone. Frontline workers face more unpleasant encounters than ever, leading to burnout. Training can better prepare your team to handle these situations and improve job satisfaction. Make a positive impact on your organization.

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Magazine Training/Education

What is the Most Vital Skill for Today’s Parking and Mobility Professional?

To achieve long-term success and career growth, what is the most vital skill for today’s parking and mobility professional to possess?

IPMI 2022 Professional Recognition Awards
Magazine Training/Education

In an Age of Technology and Automation, The People Still Make it Work

Showcasing the individuals and organizations that led by example in this year’s Professional Recognition Awards.

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Magazine Training/Education

Presentation Season

How to Avoid the Blah, Blah, Blah

Scott Petri, Mobility & Parking Advisors, LLC
Magazine Training/Education

Scott Petri Joins ParkTrans Solutions, LLC as a Principal

Principal Kevin Woznicki is pleased to announce that Scott Petri has joined the firm as a principal. ParkTrans was formulated to identify the needs of cities, municipalities, universities, and hospitals relating to parking, mobility, and curb management, and their mission to fill their clients’ requirements with technology with integrated, best of class solutions. The ParkTrans

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Magazine Training/Education

TEZ Technology Appoints Mike Simmons as CEO, Names TEZ Founder Ken Lovegreen Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer

App-free parking software and payments innovator TEZ Technology (“TEZ” or the “Company”) today announced it has appointed industry veteran Mike Simmons to Chief Executive Officer, given the Company’s rapid growth trajectory. Mr. Simmons is a proven leader of high-growth companies, having previously founded and scaled parking technology provider T2 Systems as its CEO. Now as

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Magazine Training/Education

PayByPhone Announces New Global Leadership Structure as the Business Continues to Grow

PayByPhone announces a shift away from its regional organization to a new global leadership structure, which comes into effect on April 1, 2022.  The new global structure focuses on supporting the company’s three key customer groups—clients, such as cities, universities, and parking operators; corporate, including fleets and businesses; and consumers, the drivers who use PayByPhone’s

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Community Magazine Training/Education

5 Things You Can Gain From Serving or Volunteering on a Board or Committee

5 Things You Can Gain From Serving or Volunteering on a Board or Committee

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HR Magazine Training/Education

5 Great Resolutions to Boost Your Career

Lose weight. Exercise more. Organize the junk drawer(s). New Year’s resolutions are as old as time, and for all that time, we’ve had a difficult time keeping them.