Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00Lloyd background 00:35Tight labor markets and hiring in the industry 1:48Tech trends 2:33Tablet software instead of paperUsing data science and AIAssessment in Manitoba 3:53The diverse geography of the provinceFull market value assessment and detailsChallenges for specificStrengths and/or special challenges in Manitoba 7:03Messaging to taxpayers 7:47The importance of fairness, confidence, and professionalismGetting new staff up to speed 9:15Evaluating talent 10:27Industry trends 11:18AI and advanced data visualization (Power BI)Increasing transparency and trust with the publicAdvice to newcomers 12:11Embracing change and innovation