Lauren Skiver Featured in Mass Transit on Building Leadership Pipelines in Public Transit
Transdev Chief Operating Officer Lauren Skiver was recently featured on Mass Transit‘s website, sharing how resilience serves as both a leadership cornerstone and a driver of sustainable growth in the transit industry.
In her column, “Building resilient leadership pipelines in public transit operations,” Skiver reflects on lessons learned as a U.S. Army veteran and transit executive – emphasizing adaptability, strategic planning, and the ability to lead through change. She explains how these principles shape her approach to overseeing Transdev’s diverse portfolio, from rail operations and non-emergency medical transportation to fleet services and maintenance.
”I believe many of the best leaders are already within our organization. They just need the opportunity, support and guidance to step into their potential.
Lauren SkiverCOO, Transdev
Central to her philosophy is the belief that resilience comes from people, not just systems. Skiver prioritizes mentorship as a business strategy, cultivating future leaders from within the organization and ensuring operational continuity through thoughtful succession planning, often starting one to two years in advance. She also underscored the importance of balancing long-term planning with agility in the face of a rapidly evolving transit landscape.
Her perspective reflects Transdev’s commitment to building strong teams, fostering leadership growth, and delivering reliable, innovative mobility solutions.
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