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.
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.
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 Distribution and Transmission Inc.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Industry Tour
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 Distribution and Transmission Inc.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Kirstine Hull, Senior VP - Corporate Services, EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc.
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
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
Air Products will present on the Edmonton Hydrogen Hub. This will be the largest net zero Hydrogen export facility on the continent.
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.