Ask, Observe, and Improve: The Power of Curiosity on the Frontline

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
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Program Description

Curiosity isn’t just a personal trait; it’s a professional advantage. In parking enforcement, customer service, and operations, curiosity fuels better decisions, stronger customer relationships, and greater job satisfaction. When frontline professionals approach challenges with a mindset of discovery, they open the door to innovation, efficiency, and professional growth. 

Explore how to harness curiosity as a tool for performance and pride in your work. Through real-world parking industry examples and hands-on exercises, learn how to ask insightful questions, recognize patterns, and seek understanding that leads to better outcomes for both customers and teams. 

Tailored specifically for the unique demands of parking and mobility operations, this session empowers staff to see their daily responsibilities through a new lens, where curiosity drives not just results, but fulfillment and forward momentum. 


Learning Objectives 

  1. Understand how curiosity enhances job performance, engagement, and satisfaction. 

  1. Explore real examples of how curiosity leads to better outcomes in parking and mobility. 

  1. Learn practical ways to apply curiosity in everyday tasks to improve service and operations. 


Certification Points

Offers 1 Certification Point toward PTMP Application and PTMP and PECP recertification requirements. Points are available to those who attend the entire 60-minute frontline training. Click here for more details.


Presented by

Dulce Gomez, PTMP

Assistant Parking Manager

City of Pasadena, California

Dulce Gomez, PTMP, is a seasoned leader with over 25 years in the parking industry, recognized for driving innovation, positive change, and operational excellence. From her early days as a Parking Checker in Santa Monica to leadership roles in Palmdale, Riverside, and now Pasadena, she has consistently modernized systems and empowered teams. Passionate about professional development, Dulce also serves as an IPMI Training Specialist, CMPA Professional Development Co-Chair, and Vice President of Mobility Pathfinders, helping shape the industry's future through impactful training and mentorship. 

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Policies and Access to On-demand Learning 

During our educational programs, the use of any AI or note-taking tools is prohibited to ensure the security of the program. 

You will receive an e-mail reminder prior to the event with link to the session. You will also receive access to the on-demand recording through a follow-up e-mail from our Learning Management System. 

Questions? Email professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org.

* Registration open until 10/14/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Register Now
* Registration open until 10/14/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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For More Information:

Kathleen Federici

Kathleen Federici

M.Ed.

Vice President, Professional Development, International Parking & Mobility Institute

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