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
- SaskPower
- 2025 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S1
- 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 Jessica Grant, Program Manager at (971) 930-2032.
Agenda
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to SaskPower
Speaker(s): Rupen Pandya, President and Chief Executive Officer, SaskPower
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Networking Break
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Strengths Workshop
Speaker(s): Shannon Earley, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Volare Strengths
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Hosted Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tour of System Control Centre + Slip Simulator
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Optional Networking Activity
Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome to Day 2
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Executive Speaker
Speaker(s): Rachelle Verret Morphy, Vice President, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel, SaskPower
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Executive Panel
Moderator(s): Nathan Hoffart, Manager, Customer Solutions, SaskPower
Panelist(s): Kathy Young, Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs, SaskPower, Dan Irvine, Director, Procurement & Contracts, SaskPower, Nadine Goldstone, Manager, Indigenous Customer Care, SaskPower, Debbie Nielsen, Director, Customer Strategy & Programs, SaskPower
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Homework Discussion
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Hosted Networking Lunch
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Public Speaking Workshop
Speaker(s): Victoria Souter, Client Relationship Manager, Tightrope Impro Theatre, Dan Dumsha, Director of Improv for Work and Wellness, Tightrope Impro Theatre
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Travel to Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner in Small Groups
Friday, June 23, 2023
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome to Day 3
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Executive Speaker: Day 3
Speaker(s): Kory Hayko, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, SaskPower
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capstone Collaboration
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Debrief + Wrap Up
Hotel + Travel
- The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection
- 2125 Victoria Avenue
- Regina, Saskatchewan S4S3P8
- Phone: (306) 522-7691
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- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (306) 552-7691 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $239 CAD/night. This rate is guaranteed until May 23, 2023 or until the WEI room block is full.