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
- EPCOR Tower
- 10423 101st Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0E7
- 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 6, 2023, will not be eligible for a refund, and the organization will be responsible for the full 2022 registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the program are always welcome prior to the first day of fundamentals training, which is January 24, 2023.
- 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 Kris Taylor, Director of Programs + Service Company Membership at (971) 930-2033.
Agenda
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast at EPCOR
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome to Session Three
Speaker(s): Kyle Stewart, Director Enterprise Risk, Puget Sound Energy
8:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Public Speaking Workshop
An outside speaker will provide a comprehensive public speaking training.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Welcome to EPCOR
Speaker(s): John Elford, President & CEO, EPCOR
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Industry Tour
Speaker(s): Trina Manning, Senior Manager Sustainability, EPCOR
This tour will be of the kīsikāw pīsim (KEY-see-gaw PEE-sim) Solar Farm https://www.epcor.com/products-services/infrastructure/construction-projects/el-smith-solar-farm/Pages/default.aspx
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Commute back to hotel
Thursday, June 22, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast at EPCOR
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome to Day 2, Day 1 debrief
Speaker(s): Kyle Stewart, Director Enterprise Risk, Puget Sound Energy
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Frank Mannarino, Senior Vice President, Water Canada, EPCOR
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Kirstine Hull, Senior Vice President - Corporate Services, EPCOR
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Homework Discussion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stengths Workshop
Speaker(s): Shannon Earley, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Volare Strengths
An outside speaker will provide a comprehensive Clifton Strengths training.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wrap up Day 2
Speaker(s): Kyle Stewart, Director Enterprise Risk, Puget Sound Energy
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Walk to reception location
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
WEI BAEL Program Reception for Students, Hosts and Special Guests
All EPCOR executives and BAEL program alumni are invited to attend.
Sponsored by MWG Apparel
Friday, June 23, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast at EPCOR
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome to Day 3
Speaker(s): Kyle Stewart, Director Enterprise Risk, Puget Sound Energy
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Industry Speaker
Speaker(s): Rachel Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Canada, Air Products, Adam Brady, Manager, Major Projects EDTI, EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc.
Air Products will present on their Net-zero Hydrogen Energy Complex in Edmonton. This will be the largest net zero Hydrogen export facility on the continent. https://www.airproducts.com/campaigns/alberta-net-zero-hydrogen-complex
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Collaboration
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wrap up and Debrief
Speaker(s): Kyle Stewart, Director Enterprise Risk, Puget Sound Energy
WEI will facilitate a discussion on key take-aways from Session Three speakers and tours.
Hotel + Travel
- JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- 10344 102nd Street
- Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K9
- Phone: (780) 784-7950
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