An intensive training for high potential managers and supervisors through exposure to broad perspectives of the utility business, its interrelationships and successful leadership strategies. This program is designed by a utility-driven Curriculum Development Team, and directed by facilitators, and executive and alumni mentors. Program sessions are hosted by member utilities and topics are presented by executives, subject matter experts and formal instructors. The first four sessions focus on leadership development, industry perspectives, customer connections, communications and strategic planning. The program includes a capstone project which is delivered to industry leaders at the WEI Annual Meeting. Participants build a broad peer network that continues well into their future careers.
General Details
- Program Location
- The Lakefront Anchorage
- 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
- Who Should Attend
Participants are nominated by WEI members and selected through a formal application review process. Applicants make a commitment to attend and actively participate at each session, and should plan time for additional work between sessions. It is expected that students commit to completing “homework” assignments during evenings and off-hours with additional assignments required outside of the normal work day. Each group is assigned one executive and one alumni mentor who will support the group’s development throughout the program and guide them to a successful final project.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations and the critical role of group compositions for the success of the program, cancellations received after January 26th, will not be eligible for a refund, and the organization will be responsible for the full 2024 registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the program are always welcome prior to the first day of fundamentals training, which is February 14, 2024.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Cassie Leone, Program Manager at 9713031395.
Agenda
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome to Session Four
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome to Session Four
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 1
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 2
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 3
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 3
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Break
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Break
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 4
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 4
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Break
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 5
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 5
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 6
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Capstone Dress Rehearsal 6
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Collaboration
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Collaboration
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Executive Speaker
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Executive Speaker
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Homework Discussion
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Homework Discussion
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Break
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Mentor Panel + Capstone Prep Discussion
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Mentor Panel + Capstone Prep Discussion
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Executive Panel
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Executive Panel
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Thursday, August 15, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Executive Speaker
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Executive Speaker
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Shark Tank Intro + Work Time
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Shark Tank Intro + Work Time
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Shark Tank Presentations
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Shark Tank Presentations
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Shark Tank Winner
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Shark Tank Winner
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Professional Road Map + Next Steps
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Professional Road Map + Next Steps
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Debrief + Program Close
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Debrief + Program Close
Hotel + Travel
- The Lakefront Anchorage
- 4800 Spenard Rd
- Anchorage, AK 99517
- Phone: (907) 243-2300
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- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (907) 243-2300 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI)and use the discount code ‘2408WEIMEE’ to receive a special rate of $399 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until July 12, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.