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
- ATCO Park
- 5302 Forand Street SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 8B4
- 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 15, 2022, 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 February 7, 2022.
- 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, Senior Program + Service Company Manager at (971) 930-2033.
Agenda
Monday, June 27, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Optional Capstone Work Time
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Meet in Hotel Lobby
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Transportation to ATCO Park
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Welcome to Host Utility - Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Jason Sharpe, President, ATCO Natural Gas
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tour
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
7:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Meet in Hotel Lobby
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Transportation to ATCO Park
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Leadership Presence + Public Speaking
Speaker(s): Dan Dumsha, Consultant, The Humphrey Group, Quinn Contini, Executive Director, Tightrope Impro Theatre
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Capstone Collaboration
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Loraleigh Kovacik, Director of Sales, Electric Business, Community/Customer Impacts, ATCO Electric
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Homework Discussion / Peer Roundtable
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Break
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Return to Hotel
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
7:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Meet in Lobby
7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Transport
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Strengths Workshop
Speaker(s): Shannon Earley, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Volare Strengths
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Jason Sharpe, President, ATCO Natural Gas
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Industry Roundtable
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Debrief, Close, HW Preview
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Optional Capstone Work Time
Hotel + Travel
- Hotel Arts
- 119-12 Ave SW
- Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G8
- Phone: (403) 266-4611
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- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (403) 266-4611 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $169 CAD/night. This rate is guaranteed until June 6, 2022 or until the WEI room block is full.
Onsite Safety + Health Info
It is WEI’s policy that anyone attending a WEI-hosted program be vaccinated for COVID-19. This policy does allow for a negative COVID-19 test to be submitted in lieu of vaccination if the attendee is unable to receive the vaccine and if permitted by local host cities or venues. This policy applies to all WEI staff, as well as attendees, guests, speakers, and exhibitors.
Fully vaccinated is defined by the United States or Canadian governments. WEI accepts the following as proof of vaccination: (1) a CDC or Provincial-issued vaccination card, (2) a photo of a CDC or Provincial-issued vaccination card (front and back); (3) a document of vaccination from a licensed healthcare provider; or (4) a digital vaccine record issued by the State or Province in which the attendee resides.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test means a printed document or image on a phone from a test provider, laboratory, or government agency-approved at-home test method that shows a negative result of a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test within 72 hours before first entry.
Attendees must show a picture or document with vaccine status or a negative test result upon arrival at the program. Attendees without the required proof will be denied entry. No refunds will be given if any attendee is denied entry due to vaccine and/or testing requirements.
Please refer to WEI’s Safety + Health Code of Conduct for other important considerations.